Any tips for days when you struggled to get started?

[JKRsHandmaiden]

I'm just not feeling it today. I'm sort of vaguely pissed off about a few things but not enough to have a firey rage, have some work to do but not so much I feel pressure, a few things to do around the house but all just a bit dull.

I'm just a bit meh. I cant reward myself with coffee and a biscuit as I've already overindulged

Any tips? I'm currently just dicking about on Facebook, MN and Rightmove and not achieving anything, and I know I'll live to regret it...

[muddledmidget]

I always start with collecting any washing up and dirty washing from around the house and running the washing machine and dishwasher. Once those are going and I know something has been done it gets easier. Loud music also helps, I like meatloaf while rage tidying, especially if the neighbours are out

[JKRsHandmaiden]

Thanks. Agree that is a good place to start.

Also music is a good idea - I think sitting in silence is almost making me almost rooted to the spot!

[OrangeGinLemonFanta]

Music, 30 minute timer and put your phone out of reach. See what you can do in 30 minutes, its very motivating.

[Theradioison]

I'm the Queen of procrastination but I know I will feel so much better if I actually get on with a few things even if just a bit of tidying up. Very easy to just sit and waste time yes indeed

[Yankathebear]

I start each day off with a list. Only a small list which mostly easily achievable goals for the day. I tick them off as I go and can see I’ve achieved something.
Also, getting dressed! When I’m in my pjs I don’t do anything!

[Ocies]

Write yourself a list of what you need to do. As others have said, put some music on and do something on the list. Once you've ticked something off the rest gets easier.

[JKRsHandmaiden]

Thank you all - I think WFH is great but it can be hard to motivate yourself at times and I feel really isolated in the quietness of the house when the kids are out. Music on, write a list. Boom.