do you have days where you are just not motivated at all

@suehan1 (4344)
Australia
May 6, 2008 8:28pm CST
lately i am not motivated to do anything.i am not motivated to go to work,to do my house work or anything.i suppose i have been a bit sick lately and my motivation is a bit low.how about you.do you lack motivation somedays.cheers sue
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
7 May 08
I think I was born unmotivated, if yu have been ill that might be the reason for it. Maybe you just need to rest a while, get out and get more fresh air and exercise as well.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
7 May 08
yes your right rose i probably less motivated because i have been sick.i feel like a nap now.i will try and get more fresh air and excerise soon i promise.cheers sue
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@whittby (3072)
• United States
7 May 08
I lack motivation when I'm not feeling my best. I think my body is telling me to quit doing one hundred things at once. I don't feel like doing stuff when my allergies are acting up too - just too darn tired. And then there are times when a little bit of depression sinks in and there goes wanting to do stuff. There are a lot of reasons for me at least. It doesn't last long - I hope it doesn't last long for you - watch TV, read a book, enjoy your lack of motivation
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
7 May 08
yes i should just give into to it and enjoy my lack of motivation,i have made myself do a bit of housework today and a few loads of washing as i feel guilty about lazing around all day.i know i will pick up soon.cheers sue
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
7 May 08
This has also been happening to me lately... i am not even that motivated to mylot anymore... i used to start my day with discussions, comments and responses... but for the past few days... i feel like i just want to go home and lay in bed... I think this is partly because my work is so boring... and aside for that... marital problems are in the way... i think i need a new job... but one that pays more or the same... but would require me to be more productive...
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
7 May 08
yes mine could be due to the stress at work lately as well,just a very unpleasant atmosphere there.well as far as martial problems i don't have a partner,but i am still dealing with solicitors there and that is probably causing stress as well.i hope things get better for you.cheers sue
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
7 May 08
Yes, I have days like this, but right now it is just because I am working a lot of hours at work and when I get home, I don't feel like doing much of anything. Somedays like today, I don't even feel too motivated to respond to discussions like today, so I haven't responded to too many today.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
7 May 08
yes i havent responded to much today as well.i think its a bit quiet here on mylot as well as my lack of motivation,sounds like there are a few of us that may be a little exhausted and lack motivation.cheers sue
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• Philippines
7 May 08
Yes, there are days when I just do not feel motivated at all. There are instances when I just want to sit down and watch TV or just lay down in bed. There are times when I do not feel like doing anything. There are times when I start bringing out all the papers that I have to work on but end up just staring at them or flipping through the pages. It's funny because there are also times when I know that there are things that I need to do but end up not having the motivation to really work on them.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
7 May 08
yes that sounds like me at the moment.i have several important things to send off in the post and just can not get motivated yo do it.guess i am just tired lately or something.i will slowly get around do doing it.cheers sue
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• Philippines
8 May 08
I'm feeling that for months. That's why, last month, I rendered my one month notice and enrolled for the next academic year to get my second degree. I'm so looking forward to a sabbatical from the corporate environment and I know I'll have a blast going back to school and all. Maybe you just need to find time for yourself. Have a day in the spa or enroll at a local college for some short courses. Perhaps the monotony of daily life is getting under your skin.
@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
9 May 08
yes that is a good idea about doing a course,it might inspire me,i think you are probably right in saying that it is the monotony of everything at the moment that has given me lack of motivation.good on you for taking time out for yourself.cheers sue
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
18 May 08
thank you so much for best response, hon, I really appreciate it.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
19 May 08
your welcome you deserved it.cheers sue
@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
7 May 08
Yes, that happens to me sometimes. Sometimes it will affect me for days. And now I am so not motivated in participating in mylot's discussions. I have no new ideas or even no mood in responding. I hope it will pass soon.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
8 May 08
yes when you lack motivation,you really can not even get into mylot,and as you said you can not even think of any new ideas or responses to your friends posts.i think it is slowly starting to pass thank goodness.cheers sue
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@missbdoll (1165)
• Australia
7 May 08
I often do lately , I just wake up like it.Other times I just take awhile to get started.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
8 May 08
it appears a lot of mylotters have been like this lately.maybe its the time of year as well.i am slowly getting a little motivated again,which is a good sign.cheers sue
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• Philippines
22 Jun 08
It happened to me the last month. All I wanted to do was take a break from everything. I think when we work too hard and we tend to forget about ourselves, this could lead to what we call "burn out". Hence it is good to relax every now and then and reward ourselves for all our good works. It's not a selfish thing. We should pamper ourselves once in a while and let ourselves feel loved and cared for. Then it's back to work again!
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
22 Jun 08
i think your right in saying that we reach burn out.i did feel burnt out and i feel a lot better lately.i know i am due for some holidays as i still get really tired easly.so my holidays can not come soon enough.cheers sue
@selby70 (283)
7 May 08
Yes somedays are worse than others but today I dont feel to bad because the sun is shining here, which makes a change in Manchester. Somedays I really cant be bothered with anything. I hope you are feeling better soon.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
22 Jun 08
yes i feel the weather plays a big part in how you feel.i am a lot better now thanks.cheers sue
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
7 May 08
Some days, I can.t get motivated to save my life. Generally if I can't get motivated for a particular thing, I try to change my plans to include something different.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
8 May 08
that is a good idea to change your plans to include something different,it just might spark you to get a little motivated,and do a few more things.cheers sue
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@setroc (853)
• Philippines
20 Jun 08
i have a lot of them, its almost an everyday thing, days that im not motivated, cheers to you too, hope you recover fully
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
22 Jun 08
thankyou i am felling a bit like my old self now,but i was not really motivated at all there for a while.i still have the occasional day where i just don't want to get out of bed at all.cheers sue