I Can't Get Motivated

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Lon

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I dunno, but since New Years Eve I just don't seem to be motivated to initiate any activities or projects of any importance. I feel quite well, have been sleeping well, no problems or worries, but other than taking long walks in this cold weather and sitting on my ass watching the news I have been unproductive. Hopefully when this New Years weekend is over I can get back to my normal creative, energetic, positive self.
 

I'm sorry Lon. I feel the same way and usually do after New Years but I know why. In a few days I imagine we'll be back to our old selves again. I wonder if any others here on the forum feel the same way?
 
As others have said, its a time of the year thing. Dark, dreary days. Cold weather. The bears know what they are doing. Roll over in bed and enjoy it.
Happy New Year!:sleep:
 
The reality would probably ruin it for all of us, but in my imagination I can see all of us having a Hell of a good party
!:beerandwhistle:
 
Motivated? Do I have to? I seem to be doing ok with cookies and naps. But the day will come soon, probably after this weekend, when I'll have to get off my derriere and deal with my pile of dirty laundry, I'm on my last clean pair of everything.
 
I was laaazzzy yesterday on the 1st, had a fire going in the fireplace and was snoozing on the sofa with who-knows-what on TV.

This morning took the car and got oil change and slow leak in tire fixed, while out to breakfast. :cool:
 
My old work buddy, pragmatic as could be, would have said the turn over of a new year is nothing more than just another day of the year. imp
 
It's the way one looks at things, Lin, and whether the passing of one day to another is in reality any different, depending on time of year. I think it's partly involving one's "soft-side", their intangible feelings connected to emotions.

(gasp). New year already, it makes me 73 and ONE-HALF!..... imp
 
It's pretty common for people to have a "let down" at this time of year. The holidays can almost be depressing if a person doesn't have family events to go to, and Winter weather can pretty much shut down any desire to get out of the house. It takes some effort to remain positive under these circumstances, and finding something to do besides sitting in front of the TV all day is a Must.

We had great holiday events with the kids and grand kids, and I've saved up some indoor projects to occupy the cold/bad weather days....need to replace a sink, and do some interior painting. If the temp is above freezing, and no precipitation, I bundle up and get outdoors for at least a couple of hours a day.
 
I'm sorry Lon, I know the feeling. Only by bribing myself with eyebrow spinning expresso do I even want to get out of bed some days. This New Years Day might have set a tradition however. A project so complicated it might take several hours...but be a very good thing in the end. If you didn't read my thread I had 200+ books, here, there and everywhere.

I sorted EVERY title. Whew, a job but I know what I have now. Duplicates to donate, a shelf of "to read". I totally recommend it though. A few steps past your comfort zone...and conquer that sucker!!!!!!!!!
 
I am going to check on joining Planet Fitness today. I was going to the Y but then my roommate and I moved to the other side of our town and making the trek there didn't seem worth it. After I do that I need to go grocery shopping because my two grand kids ate everything I had over the past school holiday. I also need to head up to my hometown, where my Dad is in the nursing home, and visit. I'm not super motivated but I'll do what it takes.
 

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