Lack of motivation - give in or fight it?

You sound tired.

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

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.😊

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

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.

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

You made me feel better

Start writing your life story?

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

Yup, me too

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

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.

I'm like this unless I have something to do first thing. Today I had an appointment at 9.00, did some shopping and now I feel like going back to my keep fit class that I have been avoiding.

Why is it ‘giving in’? I’d see it as delightfully free time to do what I wanted. I’d probably have a lie-in, take myself off for a longish walk finishing at a pub or cafe, have lunch & read a good book, walk back and read more.

Read a book! It’s what I’d like to do 10 hours a day 😂 But I’d also argue that reading isn’t doing nothing. You’re expanding your knowledge and use of language. So it’s a good thing to do. Also very relaxing.

Yesterday I decided I needed a rest so watched the first series of Brassic (lots of sex, drugs and swearing) and then watched 'to Leslie' which was quite a sad film to watch
I need to watch something more lighthearted

I could have written this. I also desperately need to buy some new bras, a couple of pairs of work trousers and some work tops. Maybe something nice for my holiday.. What am I actually doing? I am sitting on gransnet with my dog at my feet

I'd fight the TV, watch the book and give in to inertia.
Oops I've already done the latter.

A hiatus now and again is great for the soul. By choice is best but occasionally we're forced into one!

I have busy times and value the quiet times when I can potter on my garden and read, time for me. Don’t feel guilty. We all need downtime. Enjoy

I give in every time. In fact I’m just about to start a new book! 😂

I would give in, read a book for a bit followed by some good tv and then a crossword puzzle to 'sharpen my mind.'

Winnie the Poo. Why on earth would autowhatsit change that!

Have to say I agree with AGA, Allira and Winnie the Pop.
Just chill out and go with the flow.

“Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.”
“doing nothing often leads to the very best of something”

Winnie the Pooh.

I have a timetable but only meal times, I don`t need to look at the clock. Breakfast, lunch and early light tea and that is it. Anything else in the day just usually evolves but no day ends on a negative wasted note. Rest days are there for a purpose

revel in the feeling of freedom from commitments ! Enjoy being able to choose to do nothing It wont last long as soon you will see some interesting classes you want to take or the garden will need attention or whatever so just dont feel guilty for having a little break. Sitting still is an art and doesnt cost anything , so long as you dont look round and see several jobs waiting for your attention. I was a teacher and to me this time of year is the beginning of things and certainly when I start looking at classes etc. The autumn is nearly here and you will have some leaves to scrunch through in the woods and find conkers etc. Make the best of your rest and no doubt it is well deserved