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To wonder what is wrong with me? Why can’t I get anything done?

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ClearyMe · 27/01/2026 16:04

Happy to hear I’m just totally lazy and that’s the problem. I feel like that must be true!

Whenever I have a day off, when it’s just me, I will literally get nothing done. It’s like really severe procrastination. I don’t live in a tip, I will eventually do jobs, but it’s hard for me to start anything.

Im not depressed, I don’t think. I just want to rest. I want to shut myself away and do nothing. I don’t know why and I know it’s not good for me. I feel rubbish afterwards. I don’t mind being called lazy, but please be kind. I do want to change. I feel like I get completely overwhelmed by the thought of tasks. When I’m at work, I’m not lazy in the slightest. I’m always busy. I just can’t seem to be like this without the pressure of a work environment. How do I change? Grateful for any constructive advice.

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Netcurtainnelly · 28/01/2026 15:14

Why is there always something to do?

That's why a holiday is good. There isn't any housework, life admin to do.
For as long as your at home.
You will always be doing something work wise.

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 28/01/2026 16:25

I think the roots of my procrastination are that I can never have a clear run at things.

I feel like I can never get on top of it all. I'm always being interrupted and if I get something done, its at the expense of keeping something else which is piling up.

So sometimes I just think... why bother. Let it all pile up.

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