Do you get up and get out?

Take heart

I’m a night owl and years of performing at night and ‘recovering’ in the morning means I find it hard to go to bed early, but definitely feel the benefit when I do.

I try to arrange appointments for the morning so I have no choice but to get going and I shower last thing at night. Can’t face it in the morning.
I too have regular fixtures through the week to work my days around. Without them, I would laze about and I hate being indoors all of the time.
Primrose23💐

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Primrose can you get some help or at least some respite care for your DH? It must be very hard

I am evidently a slob. Don’t like getting up until late, don’t get to bed until late. I know, I know, a vicious circle!

I could very easily fall into slothful habits but I make sure I have something to get up for: Monday, Tuesday and Friday: gym then coffee with friends, Wednesday: walk/jog then coffee with a friend, Saturday: cycle and coffee with my cycle group and Sunday: jog or swim. Probably too much coffee but I could easily sink into depression without exercise, fresh air and friends. I find the process of just getting up, having a shower and putting on make up helps if I am feeling a bit down. I am 76 and have been on my own for 15 years, retired for 10.

Do you think you might just need a rest, with some peaceful, unplanned time for yourself? If your energy level is low at the moment and you have aches and pains, maybe it's better to take a bit of time out each day, if you can, and go easy on yourself.
There are some good alternatives to coffee if you think you're drinking too much. If your mood is low, can you get out to the park for a gentle stroll or have a wander in the garden each morning? I care for a family member full time and work part-time, but when I can get out, even for a short break, it really helps.
My parents weren't ones for complaining about tiredness either. They always seemed busy and productive but they wouldn't have prioritised their mental health.

how about going out without showering.
Just to break the cycle of ennui.
Or lack of energy or motivation.
Showering is not essential.
Whereas dressing is.
To some extent.
Just to walk around the block.
Assuming you don't live in the middle of nowhere.
Avoid ruts.
Do anything. Almost. Just move.
Good luck.
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It's getting more difficult now but I make a point of being up before 8 am no matter what. It's slow progress but I like to have breakfast, shower or wash, dress and have my face on before 9.
I try to go out most days because I get depressed if I stay in too much.
I'm not doing too badly for 87, hopefully.