Help me shake off this funk please!

[CanaryBlossom]

I’ve felt like this for a few months now... I’m not depressed, just a bit meh, a bit flat.

I’m 42 and I’m tired, when I have any free time I have no motivation to do anything, and I’m sick of feeling like this.

I’ve been to the GP and bloods were normal, vitamin D was a bit low but I’m taking various multivitamin supplements now. My diet is ok/good, I could probably drink a bit more water. I don’t drink much, maybe 2 glasses of wine at the weekend.

First on my list is to stay off social media. I’d love to delete my Facebook and Instagram - I need it for my business but I’m going to try and limit my time on there. “Comparison is the thief of joy” is so true.

I’ve drastically reduced my work hours but now I find myself with more free time but even less motivation and more of a “can’t be arsed” attitude. I’d love to find some hobbies, I like reading but other than that I don’t think I have any interests.

What do you like doing in your free time?

Any tips to just snap myself out of it please?

Do you exercise? Try different things; swimming, running, cycling, lifting weights, dancing, Pilates anything! And I if you find something you enjoy it'll snowball and you might start to feel really passionate about improving your performance and meeting your goals. Plus endorphins.

Yes to getting regular exercise. Also fresh air - does wonders for your mental health. Check out local classes, clubs or courses and choose something new to get involved in. Or a community group - volunteering will make you feel good and it's good for meeting new people, gaining new skills etc. A few years ago when I was going through a rough time I enrolled in an art evening class and helped out at a local dementia group - needed to just distract myself really but it worked and I gained new skills into the bargain. Good luck

Thank you both! So this afternoon I took the dog for a very brisk —march— walk, I live in an area with some beautiful walks and that definitely helps clear the head.

I’ve signed up for a local women’s book club which meets one evening a month, and I’m going to try a local yoga class which starts next Wednesday evening.

Ah well done that all sounds excellent! Book club and yoga classes...perfect!