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#1
Jun 20, 2007, 08:21 PM
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Fighting Inertia: What do you do when you have nothing to do and no motivation to do it? It's my main problem at the end of the day. How do you beat it? What revs you up so you can get past the wall and start moving again?
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Jun 20, 2007, 08:27 PM
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for me I really like check marks and structure...I recently created a spread sheet to track
Eating Excercise Meds Mood Chores ets can't say that is completely the answer as I'm just starting again...i do know my most productive times was when I was a fairly rigid planner...so I'm trying to go back to that... If you want a copy I can probably get you something...
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Jun 20, 2007, 08:32 PM
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Good point, Direction.
Structure is huge, so is accountability. My job is one that does not provide either. The freedom has spilled over into my personal time.  Oooops. Sorry, I don't have any helpful tips. |
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Jun 20, 2007, 08:41 PM
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I myself take walks and think about stuff. Usally after walks i feel much better.Then i'm ready to do more.
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#5
Jun 20, 2007, 09:14 PM
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Sometimes knowing others have the same difficulty is helpful too.
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W.Rose ~~~~~ “The individual who is always adjusted is one who does not develop himself...” (Dabrowski, Kawczak, & Piechowski, 1970) “Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” (Oliver Wendell Holms, Sr.) |
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Jun 21, 2007, 02:30 PM
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I going through this in a very big way right now. I work from home so I have found it even harder to stay disciplined. I would much rather sit on the couch, mindlessly channel hopping - or frankly just stay in bed and read (which thankfully, I am able to do right now).
I also like check marks and structure (quite big on this actually) but find when I am in the zone I am in now - I neglect all of that too .... I have a very dire lack of energy and motivation - it really brings me down. Sorry, I don't think I helped much!
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Jun 21, 2007, 02:48 PM
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Winter Rose,
Walking or going outside for a little while to watch my horses usually works for me, but since I broke my ankle I can't go walking. Today it is just too hot to even be outside for a little while. I love Shania Twain music. It can get me moving when nothing else can. Hugs, EJ |
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#8
Jun 21, 2007, 02:59 PM
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I know how you feel! I fight the very same thing. Two things that work for me... sometimes.
 1. "Get up and do SOMETHING... even if it's wrong!" I heard that somewhere. Getting up and moving, doing anything will start you going. A walk is good! Doing something you like is also good. 2. When I start getting uptight because something needs to be done and "I don't feel like it", I may sit and stew about it but sooner or later, I get fed up with all the energy building up that will turn to anxiety and I put it on "automatic pilot". I don't think about that particular thing anymore, I just slowly start doing what has to be done. Maybe the TV will be on, or the radio... or I'll think about something pleasant. If there's nothing pleasant to think about, then I make it up. LOL Concentrating on that rather than what I'm doing will get me through the chore and it's done before I know it.So why am I sitting here trying to dredge up something that catches my interest instead of taking my dog for a walk and starting the two things I've "planned out" for myself? You got it! Inertia! LOL Ok, Amber! I'm coming! I'm coming! Let's go for your walk. SHEEEEEESH!
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#9
Jun 22, 2007, 10:48 AM
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I write a list of things I want to accomplish every day. That helps me stay on track.
When I'm exhausted, (I hate to admit this.), drinking a Mt. Dew, a soda with caffiene in it, helps give me enough energy to finish what I need to do. Hugs, Jan
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#10
Jun 22, 2007, 11:16 AM
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I just keep going and going and going!
But if i am depressed or need to think sitting in the sun helps alot. |
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#11
Jun 23, 2007, 11:06 AM
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I signed up at a gym today! Now I have no choice!
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