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Get up and go.....gone!

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Buffybee Sun 02-May-21 11:51:21

I’m not sure if it’s just me who feels as though my get up and go, has gone.
Since last March, as there wasn’t much to do, I got into the habit of spreading jobs out and being very much ‘Manana’, which created a much slower pace of life.
Now, as I see things gradually getting back to normal, I can’t seem to get back up to speed, is the best way I can describe it.
For instance, by this time of year I would normally have got my annuals and compost ready to fill my window boxes and I haven’t even been in a garden centre yet.
The thought of going back to Wi and other activities, or even arranging meeting friends for lunch, just seem too much like hard work.
I’m now a great procrastinator, which would be ok but then I worry about things I haven’t done.
I think I’ve just become very lazy!

Redhead56 Sun 02-May-21 16:29:19

I am exactly the same can’t motivate myself in the house at all. We went to see our little granddaughters today and played in the garden. Then I went to the farm shop and got some more plants. I can make the effort for the garden but indoors gets ignored apart from cooking it’s my passion.
I keep saying to DH when we can have visitors I will sort this place out fat chance! I put a pair of curtains up the other day it nearly killed me using up so much energy.

DanniRae Sun 02-May-21 17:23:32

I totally feel the same but can't even find the energy to post a proper reply.................Sorry hmm

hollysteers Sun 02-May-21 17:37:05

Same here and I find it a bit worrying as for me, it can slide into low level depression. Before lockdown, my appearance was important to me as I was out so much, belonging to various groups, v sociable, theatregoing etc. Now I wake up and throw on the sweater from yesterday and even that’s an effort.
I have booked two coach day trips which I love and that will get me going a bit and my sister will come for a visit from the south, another kick up the bum.
Going to have a nap now ?

Patsy70 Sun 02-May-21 17:38:48

I felt the same, particularly during the dark days of Winter. I’m starting to perk up now and am back working as a charity shop volunteer. My OH, although he didn’t complain, found it more difficult as he was used to playing golf once a week, swimming and going to the gym. He’s happier now he can safely continue his interests. I get my pleasure from seeing the family, walking our dog and extensive gardening. Once the warmer weather arrives it should help everyone.