I'm exhausted and don't understand how everyone else gets through their day. Looking around I feel like a lot of other people are doing SO much more than I am and many seem to still have the energy to do things they actually want to do as well as things they HAVE to do. I feel like I've dragged myself through the last few years just about managing the MUSTS and never finding energy for anything else. I don't remember the last time I did anything for enjoyment.
I try to do all the right healthy things: I muster the energy to get up early (6ish) and exercise for about an hour at least five days a week. I lift weights. I try to make time to get out of the house for fresh air and walk or cycle to do errands every day. But everything feels forced and like a massive chore I would rather not do. I really have to force myself to exercise and as soon as I finish I just want to go back to bed. I think I eat a pretty healthy diet. I rarely drink alcohol and I gave up caffeine a couple of years ago. I use a meditation app to help me sleep and I reckon I usually get roughly 6 or 7 hours a night. Blood tests and a 24 hour ECG haven't shown up anything (I don't think, I assume they would've called if there was an issue)
I feel like it's been so so so long since I actually felt relaxed or had any energy or motivation (other than duty) to do anything. I'm just dragging myself around doing everything I'm meant to do.
So, how does everyone else manage? What are your energy tips? What can I do differently.