My get-up-and-go has gone ?

Me too this morning. Lazing in my pit with absolutely no wish to pull the curtains or roll back the covers because basically I'm bored. So without much attention began scrolling through various GN posts when it struck me - How Dare I Wallow. When there are so many brought down with illness, depression, relationship and family problems, estrangement and financial worries. How many would love to have a day of boredom and peace, in a quiet, well ordered trouble free life in good health and mobility. Modest but comfy home, nothing to complain about. So off with the covers and a 2 hour walk, keeping all of you with troubles much in my thoughts and wishing for you all resolutions to your worries. Now to draw up a list of things to do tomorrow and set the alarm

Ditto. All gone. If I get dressed and showered before lunch it’s a Christmas miracle. Getting very anti social too. It’s lovely to see family but they always seem to hang about a bit too long and want feeding too much ? There was a time when I would feel miffed if I didn’t go out for New Year. But looking forward to Jules Holland and a nice kip! Pass the chocolates……

Mine has gone too. The dark days don't help. I am going through the motions each day, waiting for some enthusiasm to return.

I think the damp, dreary weather isn't helping. Also, this time of year we used to spend time talking about, planning, often actually booking holidays, looking forward to a bit of sun as we often went away in February. This year, there is nothing of that, just the long drag into spring.

You are right GillT the damp dreary weather is not helping. I know if don’t manage to see a patch of blue sky and abit of sun - at least every few days- then I get miserable and mopey.

Yesterday I was able to get into woodland to watch a sunset, that reset my mojo.

I forced myself to go for a walk (to appease my Fitbit) and although it was only 2pm the light was so dim I kept wanting to turn up the brightness like I do on my Kindle or phone. Glad to come home and slump into intertia.

Same here - my enthusiasm for the season is waning. Time for another nap.

I am just so tired. I was full of energy over Christmas visiting all my family but now I just want to curl up and hibernate till spring.

we`ve been institutionalized by never ending covid negativity and lockdown, it has ground us down to a cannot be bothered state

I too feel tired and lacking in motivation. I am also eating too much and not exercising enough. I feel a bit low in my mood too. I shouldn't feel like this - seen 2 of our children over Xmas and spoken to the 3 abroad. The weather diesnt help and the news bulletins are all miserable. I need a kickstart to get going again!

Found you Blossoming? Thank you again.
Gorgeous flowers for me Tilly. I'll put them with your lovely card.
Thank you for your messages too GG13 , Aveline and Grandmadinosaur*.?

Looking forward to saying virtual cheers to everyone tonight.?

Good luck in finding some 'get-up-and-go' for 2022.

Goodness, if you’ve lost your va-va-zoom momb she of hill walking and exercises par excellence there’s no hope for the rest of us! I’m just giving in gracefully. Been watching iPlayer all afternoon and purposely chose an easy meal to assemble later this evening - pork steaks in the oven, some vine tomatoes ditto and throw a head of broccoli into a pan of boiling water. Then I shall relax ... some more.
Why not?
Lucky us eh?
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Happy birthday muse! Here’s some cake. ?

karmalady

we`ve been institutionalized by never ending covid negativity and lockdown, it has ground us down to a cannot be bothered state

I’ve realised that that is what has happened to me. Which is why I’ve resolved to try to get out more. I feel that my whole world these days just consists of the internet or tv.

karmalady

we`ve been institutionalized by never ending covid negativity and lockdown, it has ground us down to a cannot be bothered state

That’s it Karmalady!

I can identify with all the above posts!

I think you're right karmalady and not only am I permanently in a CBA mood, but I'm getting very weepy too, which isn't like me at all- not even when I was menopausal!

Its like we're on a treadmill and cant get off- who'd have thought almost 2 years ago that we'd still be in this position...'3 weeks to flatten the curve'-seems to have taken a bit longer than expected, and is taking a toll on our mental health.

Relieved to hear it’s not just me but, for no good reason at all, to be honest mine was a bit lacking in the 1st place this year!
Since early December I’d felt my asthma wasn’t quite right but foolishly soldiered on regardless. A mistake as I’ve had some rough days since Christmas and am now on a course of steroids.
Did it really matter if the lounge carpet wasn’t clean for Christmas? No
Should I have opted for the eco friendly company? probably
Will I get this done in winter again? No
Will I delay ringing GP in future? NO

This works for me on so many levels, until next week at least.

Because no-one has yet quoted it...
...When I think of it now, I just have to grin, When I think of the places my get-up has been.

Same here, I have a list of jobs to do but keep putting them off. I've told myself I will get a grip after the New Year weekend and really get stuck in.
Watch this space.

Iam64

I’ve decided to go to bed for an hour with some hot lemon and a book. I’ll behave as though I’ve got a cold and can look after myself, rather than clean the utility ?

Followed your example and when I woke up half an hour later, Rosie was snuggled into the small of my back! Heaven!

Thank you for this thread. It has cheered me up no end; especially the animal pics.
Happy New Year to all xxx

My mojo has definitely left the building, I find it difficult to summons up enthusiasm for anything at the moment. I think its the thought of having to work another 10 years until I'm 67. An 86 mile round commute, 12 hour shifts and a job I no longer enjoy as much (one can only be called a f** c* so many times before you become a tad fed up!) is beginning to leave me permanently tired.
I've got a day off today and am sitting listening to the rain instead of emptying the dishwasher, at least I've put the washing on, baby steps as they say.

Love this - at last I feel normal!!

Great thread MayBeMaw without inciting doom and gloom. Onwards and upwards. Happy New Year to all. Xx

Forgot to add that someone has been reading the comments on here and seems unusually chilled this morning! It's catching on in a good way. The brown thing in the corner is his own discarded bed.