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Lack of motivation - give in or fight it?

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kittylester Tue 27-Aug-24 13:53:16

Usually, I am really busy with volunteering, grandchildren, cooking etc. 0h and DH!!

As it's the end of the summer we are grandchildless and my volunteering hasn't got into gear again yet.

I have loads of things I could do - new biscuit recipe, new bread recipe, I need new bras, I'm sure I could find something housewifely to do if I tried but I can't be bothered.

My answer was to start a thread on GN grinbut, would you give in and read a book, watch TV or fight the inertia?

Greenfinch Wed 28-Aug-24 12:13:32

If you have sunny weather like me I would sit in the garden and enjoy it. It won’t last much longer and you will be doing something healthy like absorbing Vitamin D.

grandtanteJE65 Wed 28-Aug-24 13:54:11

After the summer you have just described, I would certainly give myself a fortnight's holiday!

Cossy Wed 28-Aug-24 13:58:41

AreWeThereYet

Probably give in and do something I want to do, like read a book. I only fight the inertia if it's ongoing for days and I'm getting nothing done. That's when it becomes pure laziness grin

Yup, me too

gentleshores Wed 28-Aug-24 14:10:33

Start writing your life story?

queenofsaanich69 Wed 28-Aug-24 16:19:44

You made me feel better

Juicylucy Wed 28-Aug-24 17:37:29

Relax and recharge before it all starts up again that way your ready and raring to go.

HousePlantQueen Wed 28-Aug-24 18:27:38

A good book in the garden. There will soon be wet autumn and winter days when you will think longingly of the sun on your face. I give myself little tasks such as walking to the local shop, putting washing in the machine, then reward myself with a book and vitamin D.

Gwyllt Wed 28-Aug-24 19:11:48

We're busy doin' nothin'
Workin' the whole day through
Tryin' to find lots of things not to do
We're busy goin' nowhere
Isn't it just a crime
We'd like to be unhappy, but
We never do have the time

Oreo Wed 28-Aug-24 19:39:47

AGAA4

It's good for you to occasionally give up and do very little. We need to recharge out batteries sometimes. That's my excuse for not doing much.

I agree it’s therapeutic.Reading a book is always time well spent in any case.😊

albertina Thu 29-Aug-24 08:30:44

You sound tired.

No harm in just resting. Take time for yourself and let your mind settle.