Dont know what to do with myself today

What do you do when you feel like this
Travelsafar Nothing!
But here's something you could try; just read about it

."Can anyone tell me why there are are seven thousand four hundred and twenty-six grains of rice in one packet and only seven thousand three hundred and ninety-six in another!?"
Hope you don't get that desperate!
Good Health.

GreenGran78, lovely idea. Well done.

I felt the same today. Couldn’t settle to anything, so I put on my old jacket, got my secateurs and spent a couple of hours tidying the narrow footpath near my house. It goes past the houses and an orchard, over a little wooden bridge at the brook, and out into the fields. At this time of year the nettles and brambles, in particular, start attacking passers-by.
I worked my way down one side, then back up the other. Apart from wayward nettles and intrusive briars I also pruned any overhanging new growth on the trees.
By the time I got back home, put the kettle on, and tended to my few scratches and stings I felt happy and satisfied. It’s nice to know that our local ramblers will be able to go for a stroll down the lane without getting attacked by the local wildlife - at least for a few more weeks, anyway.

travelsafar Well done, you turned a potentially depressing day into one full of achievements. So glad you’ve had a good time filling the time. ?

Firdaus your slippers are just lovely.

Wow, travelsafar, you've done a lot more than I have today.

travelsafar at last! A kindred spirit! Escape to the Country is my most favourite programme ever! I will do anything rather than miss it. I feel so disappointed if I don't like any of the properties and feel quite cross and take it very personally if the couple on it don't like my preferred choice. Jules Hudson is my favourite presenter.

If you know you need the exercise go for a walk . If you haven't the energy then don't. Apart from that just go with the flow. Tomorrow is another day ?

I'm a bit late to this thread so I hope you're feeling a bit better, travels. I sometimes feel at a bit of a loose end but not for long. Have you any hobbies which really interest you? Having an interest which makes you forget about time passing is very helpful, something you can really get your teeth into. I prefer to get out of bed, washed and dressed each day no matter how I'm feeling unless it's a physical illness. I think my morale would get lower if I succumbed to it, but whatever works for you.

I found the perfect occupation for me. I have been interested in crafts over the years. I decided to try ribbon craft, I am now totally addicted. I have made loads of flowers for corsages and also Christmas decoration. I could open a shop with the amount of ribbon I have bought. Highly recommended it, lots of tutorials on utube.

Family Abcestory ...Sounds like a nasty affliction!!

Hi there.I have 2 hobbies ..the first is Family Abcestory..Ivabsolutely live finding out about My family that U never knew...I've also been in touch with a cousin whom I am related through our Grandmotgers ...we havent met but she seems lovely.

My second hobby is sewing and with the pandemic I have been making and selling masks among other things ..so much so I was approached by a local mag for an artical which they named Liberty in Lockdown ..Fame at last

Have you considered researching your family history? Be warned, once you start with one of your ancestors two hours later you will still be sitting at the computer. On the Scottish side I have got back as far as the 1700s, just after the second Jacobite rebellion.
Do give it a go, I.m sure you would enjoy it.

It's nice to know I am not the only one who woke up feeling a bit gloomy this morning.

I just got dressed and went out without any plan of where to go. Ended up getting lost and had to just keep following the path I was on hoping it would lead me somewhere familiar. After 2 hours I found my way home and felt better after my adventure.

I think some days are just like that and you have to go with the flow. Just 'be' for the time being and let it pass. I remember saying to my DH, when trying to persuade him to retire and he was asking what he would do with himself, that some days are just that - days when it's difficult to feel motivated. I'd definitely try going for a walk though, even if it's only round the block or to post a letter. There's a thought! Write a letter (a proper handwritten letter) to someone - a grandchild maybe? xx

Made myself go out for a walk and then as it wasn't raining pottered in my garden. Picked beans and pulled some potatoes for tea tonight, the time just flew in the end. Washing done and a small cake made for later. Also 'blocked' a garment I finished knitting last night. So all was not lost today. Thank you all for ideas and understanding how I was feeling. Now waiting for my favourite program to come on Escape to the Country with a cuppa and the feeling I haven't wasted the day. The power of Gransnet has worked again.

Get drunk.

So sorry you feel like this. I agree with lots of things others have suggested - especially going for a walk even if you don't feel like it. And here is something else which really does help : when stressed or feeling low, pause and think of at least one thing you are grateful for. It reduces the stress hormone Cortisol. People who keep a regular gratitude diary are measurably happier than people in similar situations who don't keep such a diary. I wish you well - we all have low moods, they are part of being human, and not unusual; better to accept them and know this mood will not last for ever - this too will pass. So you can accept the mood, but let go the thoughts which are not helping: just look at them, realise they are just words, not The Truth.

Noooo - don't go back to bed. try something new - a new recipe, a swing project, knitting etc. there are lots of beginners' Utube on line to treat you new skills. We are all having 'off days', the important thing is is to keep busy to try to take your mind off things.

I get a comedy dvd out to watch. Suggest Mickey Flanagan's Out Out tour. So funny!

I would recommend learning a language. There’s a website called Duolingo that you can use free. I have been learning German for the last two years. Its enjoyable and very good for preventing dementia too. Use the website though, the app gives you lives to lose and limits the time as a result.

Try doing a workout on You Tube with Joe Wicks.
I only do the 10min workout for seniors, but it’s quite invigorating for a while.
You could do a lengthier one if you feel like it.

I know I should walk more, but sometimes I just can’t be bothered to get ready. Not been out today either. Just pottering around. But, I do feel guilty. Silly, isn’t it?

Hellsbelles

Or perhaps wash your hair and spend some extra time styling it, put in make up if you usually wear it and one of your nicer outfits.

This is what I do when I'm struggling with isolation. It always makes me feel better....

Yes I too feel down today. I was quite active yesterday doing the cleaning and picking blackcurrants so I’m having a lazy day today.
One of the things that has got me down is knowing that some of my friends and relatives have booked holidays away, and seem to be out and about a lot more than me, but my DH says it’s too soon, so no travelling for us.

We all have these low days - some days I burst into tears for now apparent reason. I think we are all entitles to feel like this occasionally what with all the uncertainty at the moment. I find a walk, even just a short one, can lift my mood a little.

Go online.
Get some acrylic paints and brushes ......
and paint.
I was regularly about 30th out of 35 when I took my art exams at school but now I feel like Constable orGrandma Moses.