My get-up-and-go has gone ?

I’ve just come back from visiting my mum who’s 90 3rd time this week as she’s not feeling herself and had to have the Dr yesterday. She’s very cross as the Dr told her there’s nothing he can do to get her mo jo back and it’s just her age ? her reply was watch this space !

I've never liked the culture of you have to be doing all the time, rather than just being sometimes!

Having read all the 'lost mojo' tales I feel I can relax in the knowledge I am not alone!! At least, as I live alone (except for 2 Boxers and 2 cats), and any untidiness is only there for me to see. Usually I am full of 'get up and go' but my list of to-do jobs just gets longer and I can't be bothered. Hopefully come the Spring and longer days I will be able to find where it is hiding!! As I love reading I have spent more time with my kindle - after exercising the dogs - as the t.v. programmes have been dire! How can they keep showing films from the 40s, 50s and even older? Be interesting if all the mojos were hiding in the same place!!

This is Boo, cuddled up by my feet, encouraging me to sit and read. ( I don’t need any encouragement.) I too am struggling to get motivated.
Will no doubt make my usual new year resolutions to get busy ?
Happy New Year to you all ?

Same here, takes ages for me to get up and go. Misty dark days dont help, but hey the days are getting slightly brighter and spring is around the corner. Who knows maybe COVID is on its way out too.

I regularly lose my mojo, fortunately, it's only me and DH to think about. DH is very easygoing and so long as some food arrives either takeaway or home-cooked he doesn't mind. I have mild C.O.P.D., asthma, osteoporosis, and have recovered from major cancer surgery. It has taken me 70 years to come to the realization that doing anything when not in the mood or when low on energy, never turns out as well as if I wait to be in the mood, be it sewing, baking, or housework. I never feel guilty about being lazy and doing nothing. I know that everything will get done eventually.

Ive always had a problem with Winter. I'd say do what you can for now. Its always better in Spring. I try to do voluntary things a bit in Winter but if not I do keep fit stuff at least once a week in the mornings just to make me get up and dressed. Spring, Summer and early Autumn I'm usually a bit better.

Hetty58 I like your lovely pets idea, curling up and sleeping ?

Living with a partner who veers from very high to rather low doesn’t help either! I am usually full of vigour but feeling really tired today. Pandemic doesn’t help as we usually have lots booked ahead but we are holding back this year. NYE plans changed at the last minute as well. However we, have walked to the allotment and picked the last of the sprouts then sat in weak sun for a swift half at The Woolpack ( Emmerdale fans will know this pub) . Happy new year everybody, hang in there.

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I just have no energy recently, it has been a terrible year for me, cancer and really bad covid! So many things i want to do but just want to cudfle upcwith my babes

Mine has gone too,my husband suggested yesterday (as he watched TV)I should get a hobby,knitting or painting ——— been there done that and can’t be bothered,roll on Spring.

Lovely day here in Warwickshire so have had patio doors open. Lovely to get some fresh air in. have picked some colourful foliage to replace Christmas decs and lit a floral wax melt. Feeling more optimistic now I have fooled myself it's nearly spring.

I had a clinic appointment, this morning, so had to be up and about early. It was a mild, sunny morning by the time I returned home, so I decided to go for a walk after lunch. Unfortunately the urge had worn off by the time I had eaten. I have, instead, knitted half a hat and watched tv rubbish all afternoon; I really must get a grip!

And here was I thinking it was just me! I feel quite reassured now that I know I’m not the only one

Thank you everyone for sharing and for the lovely pics of your pets! I think animals have a lot to teach us. They don’t feel they have to do anything and are incredibly content to be warm and cozy, have some tasty biscuits nearby and have the occasional tickle of their ears! Just enjoy being!

And here’s my sorely missed little couch potato expert - at least, I hope the photo comes up: fingers crossed!

I think we all agree that we’ll feel more motivated by the longer days and the promise of Spring.
Looking forward to daffodils on my window-sill!

So reassuring to know I'm not the only one, my GUAG has definitely went! nannarose thanks for the quote, I'd forgotten that - holyjoe.org/poetry/anon7.htm worth a read if you don't already know it.

I don’t know what I ve lost but I start things half heartedly and then put them down never to be seen again it really dies annoy me and I want to give myself a good shake I don’t think anyone notices as when I m with people I feel a bit more motivated
I don’t want to watch day time tv but that what I m starting to do
Roll on better weather so I can do more even if only sitting in the garden
I hate this dull feeling

I think these feelings are pretty standard for the time of year ?
My excuse is I have Covid!
Not particularly unwell just very tired and a lot of headaches.
So I’m staying in bed and eating toast (well getting rid of the crumbs will give me something to do later)

Oh no!
Get well soon - are you still in Italy?
I had wondered about the “teary” and “weary” feeling but 2 LFTs were negative so I discounted that.

Scotsmum

And here’s my sorely missed little couch potato expert - at least, I hope the photo comes up: fingers crossed!

Greyhound or whippet?
It’s a well known fact hounds need 35 hours sleep a day ?

Happy new year every. Oh no. The effort of typing that has tired me out. Will just go back to my coffee and a book. I'd eat something but can't be bothered to prepare it. ?

MayBeMaw

Oh no!
Get well soon - are you still in Italy?
I had wondered about the “teary” and “weary” feeling but 2 LFTs were negative so I discounted that.

No I’m back home ..no idea where or when or how I contracted Covid. Everyone in Italy most careful with strict masking etc. maybe at airport ? Maybe in the Italian family ? But tested negative on leaving Italy . It was worth it though for the break, change of scene and time spent with old friend

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Same here.

Like many people, I feel kind of “flat” about the new year. It’s all so depressing. I received an SAD Therapy light yesterday. Bought it for my son but we sat in front of it together. Takes a while to have any effect I think, worth a try though.

OP, try to get out. You have a dog so you have to, I know. I’m doing half an hour a day of brisk walk with ten mins running. Done it for a while but I do notice my mood dip when I have a few days off.

Here’s my two girls…