No motivation
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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Good Morning all...
I actually think that I will be able to get the christmas cards out this years, before I get all of the decorations halled up from the basement,, Ewww, that just doesn't even sound like fun. But I so love Christmas decorations. Just the work involved,, LOL.. Not that..
But I must tell you all, I have been really excited!!! I have gotten out and walked, the last 3 nights in a ROW!!!! That is so exciting,, I am so happy about that. I used to walk a minimum of 2 miles, 4-6 nights a week, and that was while I worked full-time, shift work, 12 hour shifts at that.!!! What a different person I have become,, That bothers me.. But I am at least headed in the right direction, I hope.. I have walked the last 3 nights, not as far as I used to of course, because it has been a couple of years,
,,, but, that is ok, it's a start.,, and I must say, I made it further than I thought. Plus, I may have gone further, if it weren't so cold (wisconsin -winters), night( very dark, lots of weird things have been going on around my area lately, a couple murders, and a couple missing women, scarey!!), but I am no good about walking during the day, I have ALWAYS walked at night, but I used to walk with my German Shepard, and my pepper spray, but, my baby had to be put to sleep, and I can't find my pepper spray,, I have a springer spaniel that I walk with, but she is pretty fat, and needs the excercise, but definately could be of NO help to me, if I needed any.. LOL.. Anyway, I have walked.. Yeah..
Otherwise I have sooo much to do, and am not getting what I need to done. But I am getting some things done.
Kind of funny though, I also checked out that Flylady website, and got all pumped up, and I got out my notebook, and wrote out an entire schedule for the week, and after that I turned the page,, and haven't looked at it since, LOL.. Not really funny, but kind of.. Might as well laugh.. It was a good plan, that surly doesn't get me up and moving though.. But still, it gave me great ideas, and I'm sure, eventually I will go back to it.
Thanks for listening..
Love ya all,
Becky
I actually think that I will be able to get the christmas cards out this years, before I get all of the decorations halled up from the basement,, Ewww, that just doesn't even sound like fun. But I so love Christmas decorations. Just the work involved,, LOL.. Not that..
But I must tell you all, I have been really excited!!! I have gotten out and walked, the last 3 nights in a ROW!!!! That is so exciting,, I am so happy about that. I used to walk a minimum of 2 miles, 4-6 nights a week, and that was while I worked full-time, shift work, 12 hour shifts at that.!!! What a different person I have become,, That bothers me.. But I am at least headed in the right direction, I hope.. I have walked the last 3 nights, not as far as I used to of course, because it has been a couple of years,
,,, but, that is ok, it's a start.,, and I must say, I made it further than I thought. Plus, I may have gone further, if it weren't so cold (wisconsin -winters), night( very dark, lots of weird things have been going on around my area lately, a couple murders, and a couple missing women, scarey!!), but I am no good about walking during the day, I have ALWAYS walked at night, but I used to walk with my German Shepard, and my pepper spray, but, my baby had to be put to sleep, and I can't find my pepper spray,, I have a springer spaniel that I walk with, but she is pretty fat, and needs the excercise, but definately could be of NO help to me, if I needed any.. LOL.. Anyway, I have walked.. Yeah..Otherwise I have sooo much to do, and am not getting what I need to done. But I am getting some things done.
Kind of funny though, I also checked out that Flylady website, and got all pumped up, and I got out my notebook, and wrote out an entire schedule for the week, and after that I turned the page,, and haven't looked at it since, LOL.. Not really funny, but kind of.. Might as well laugh.. It was a good plan, that surly doesn't get me up and moving though.. But still, it gave me great ideas, and I'm sure, eventually I will go back to it.
Thanks for listening..
Love ya all,
Becky
whispertome
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: bowman ga
Posts: 2
I am new to this site.Only my second day checking it out and i find all these people that are struggeling with what is my biggest butt kicker right, motivation. i can relate to so much that i have read. i cant say that it makes me feel better that i am not alone but maybe when i get better at writing about how im feeling i can come back and explain myself better. i just felt like i had to try.
thanks
kim
thanks
kim
Reach Out and Touch Faith
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: On a Sailboat
Posts: 3,871
I have started rollerblading, at least every other day. I walk on my days that I'm not rollerblading.
It is raining today and no way will I walk in the rain, and I can't rollerblade. Now I'm bummed out. Never thought I'd be disappointed I can't exercise!
It is raining today and no way will I walk in the rain, and I can't rollerblade. Now I'm bummed out. Never thought I'd be disappointed I can't exercise!
Learning as I go
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 730
I forgot about this thread. Was thinking a couple of days ago that I had to be the most worthless wife and mother. I don't even get up and see my daughter before she goes to school and my mom picks her up in the afternoon to bring her home! I don't work, don't clean, I have a pile of laundry in the hall and my excuse for not doing it is because it is Friday so they don't need anything for work or school tomorrow. I think I had more motivation when I was loaded. I hate that we are all like this but I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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I am going to try and get some cleaning done tonight it is my day 4 for both being clean and sober and also nicotene free and the first 3 days all I wanted to do was sleep, eat and sleep some more. Now today I have a bunch a nervous energy to burn! Plus Sunday is my only day off and I don't want to have to spend it cleaning or in a messy house! I'm going to try to get out some Christmas decorations tonight too. Lets see it is 3:00 and I have until 11:00 when my bf gets home from work. I want to see how much I can accomplish between now and then! Anything I get done will be better than nothing! If I can just force myself away from this computer....................
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Originally Posted by raerob
That gave me a little chuckle, Shutterbug...last year, I was so lacking in motivation I more-or-less cancelled Christmas "Bah, Humbug!"...and, continued through St. Patrick's Day and Easter!!! I was in a bad way, because I always enjoyed decorating for every holiday.
Have a Merry Grinchy Christmas everyone!
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Originally Posted by hopealwayz
Does exercise help at all in building motivation?
There's tons of info out there about how energizing excersize is and how it helps with depression b/c it causes those "good feeling" endorphines to be released within the body.
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Originally Posted by angelgirl
Kind of funny though, I also checked out that Flylady website, and got all pumped up, and I got out my notebook, and wrote out an entire schedule for the week, and after that I turned the page,, and haven't looked at it since, LOL.. Not really funny, but kind of.. Might as well laugh.. It was a good plan, that surly doesn't get me up and moving though.. But still, it gave me great ideas, and I'm sure, eventually I will go back to it.
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Originally Posted by na4today
Was thinking a couple of days ago that I had to be the most worthless wife and mother.
You are human! Give yourself a break. It's OKAY not to be superwoman b/c none of us are (even those who look like they are).
Remember: "Progress NOT perfection"
hugs
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Originally Posted by Five
Its easier to do things than not to do them!
I've heard this kind of thing said before. And there's some truth to it, I believe. Putting off your responsibilities just makes you feel worse and worse.
I often have a lack of motivation...and every so often I realize all the things I need to do, like the bills unpaid, calls unreturned, jobs not investigated (been mostly unemployed for so long). But those days when I have the wherewithal to make a list for myself, clean up, or do some exercise---those are such great days, and I feel so much better about meself.
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Grrr.....felt slighty sick all day yesterday. Managed to make it to church and the store and nothing else. i mean NOTHING! Wanted to get a Christmas tree and clean house while the bf was at work and suprise him, all I did was sleep and veg out on the couch. Back to work again today for me, we lost our Monday girl, now I'm on 6 days a week from now till 4ever. Oh well, it keeps me honest, I guess. Keeps $$$ in my pocket too! I get to spend it all Tuesdazy for my college classes, then in January, I'll be working 6 days a week and school 3 nights a week! No rest for the weary, right! Hey, today is (drumroll, please........) DAY 7, yep count 'em 7 without drugs, alcohol or ciggies! Woo- hoo! I rock!
Had to do a little bragging there, kids! Have a great Monday everyone!
~EG~
Had to do a little bragging there, kids! Have a great Monday everyone!
~EG~
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Ethereal Girl.....WOW....way to go! No drugs or booze AND NO CIGS!!!! You are a super strong woman. Keep up the excellent work. You go girl. And don't feel bad about the day you had yesterday....at least you got out of the house. Sometimes I go many days without getting out of the house and many days where if I can make myself fix a sandwhich and go pee before the time my bladder's about to explode then I'm doing good. 
Hang in there. We all deserve "veggie" days! Should be a regular part of the 7 basic days. I say....if you work 6 and veg 1....then You ROCK!!!
Hang in there. We all deserve "veggie" days! Should be a regular part of the 7 basic days. I say....if you work 6 and veg 1....then You ROCK!!!
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Oh...hey guys....I actually got 21 Christmas cards put together to be dropped in the mail!!!! That's the first time I've done that....hummmmm....EVER!!!!!!!!!
Tonight's agenda.....Christmas tree wrangling.
Tonight's agenda.....Christmas tree wrangling.
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hey shutterbug, WTG on those Christmas cards! I haven't done Christmas cards in years, but I always feel guilty for not doing them. Good luck with the tree, let us know when it's up. Day 7 today! Worked, napped, and I did manage to brush out the toilet bowl, lol. It was yuckky!
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Yeah.....NA4today!! You go girl.
Ethereal girl....ewwwwww....toilet bowl cleaning!! I hate it. I've learned that if you pour a bunch of bleach in it and let it sit for a while....it practically cleans itself!
Ethereal girl....ewwwwww....toilet bowl cleaning!! I hate it. I've learned that if you pour a bunch of bleach in it and let it sit for a while....it practically cleans itself!
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Ah, thats OK shutterbug! No tree here yet either. Sooner or later......
Sleep is good, I like sleep! I think I'm kind of getting a little insomnia now though, 8 days in today! Still haven't touched a ciggie either, but LOTS of chocolate!
Tomorrow is a new day!
~EG~
Sleep is good, I like sleep! I think I'm kind of getting a little insomnia now though, 8 days in today! Still haven't touched a ciggie either, but LOTS of chocolate!
Tomorrow is a new day!
~EG~
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