Feeling really flat, unmotivated and listless this time around - anyone else? Tips on how to get better!

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Like a lot (I reckon) this lockdown has me feeling really flat and unmotivated. I wasn’t expecting it to, I’m at home most of the time anyway (wfh before Covid, also parent at home) but it has left me feeling so... tired.

Anyone else?

Looking for ways to motivate and live a good life anyway!

Would love any tips!!

Also overeating like mad!

Maybe I shouldn't be answering as I feel absolutely blank, however, during the first lockdown I was all "right, we MUST do xzy, must follow Joe wicks, must follow this timetable" which lead to great disappointment.

So I recommend not thinking, not expecting anything, we've been out each day (all 2 of them, yay) for sanctioned exercise, not following Joe, it doesn't matter. Drift through the day and catch moments of happiness - the sunlight on the trees, the taste of coffee, the cat purring. I watch comedy once the DC are in bed.
Early nights.
Listen to favourite music, read a bit.

I like the idea of catching moments of happiness. Sounds cheesy, but maybe I’ll start writing them down!

There was a lovely sunlight on my eyes moment today. (Followed by me being banshee angry and nothing )

Yeah I don’t have the energy for Joe Wicks etc again. I wore our old whiteboard out and never followed what I wrote anyway - can’t even bring myself to look at it this time.

I don’t know but in the same boat so looking for ideas. None of the stuff that normally works for me is working. My 6 year old said yesterday ‘why do you always look so sad?’

Oh Bubbinsmakesthree that’s so sad

I feel the same - my usual stuff just isn’t working for me this time. I really need to give myself a shake up and don’t know how!

I feel exactly like this. I found putting some music on this morning while having a tidy/clean round helped me feel more motivated.
Then after we finished home schooling I did a few more house jobs and I promised myself a hot chocolate and an hour with my book after I'd finished.

I'm also in the same boat, feeling really flat. It doesn't help that I've got PMS ( so everything seems quite catastrophic at the moment) and I think the month of January is typically quite depressing.
I faced the last lockdown with a can-do attitude and had a routine for the whole family ( Joe Wicks etc). This time I really can't be bothered.
I resume work next week (wfh) and I get really anxious just thinking about returning to work. I keep seeing work emails on my phone and I feel like throwing the phone out of the window. Which is stupid because I should just be glad I've got a job in the current climate. Aarrgggghhh

I know this contradicted with @WantChewbaccaForGood said but for me routine helps a lot .

Break the day into segments and then it's only a block of an hour to get through rather then the whole day

I'm 6 months pregnant so can't face exercising, any excuse haha. My main concern is keeping my 4 year old happy and smiling and if I can do that then it's a good day. Not always possible haha.

I'm an introvert so completely happy to be at home most of the time.

I would, however, say try to be present so when I went out for a walk earlier I tried to clear my head, listen to my breathing and the swish of my arms when I walked like a walking meditation. I noticed things around me like the shadow of the trees against the sunset sky, the cool air on my face and the smell of log burners as I walked past houses.

Keep a routine as best as possible, keep the house tidy, go out for exercises, plan nice meals each day, etc.

Notice the little things like and appreciated them like something funny on tv, how the kids make you laugh, a squirrel on the fence, the cat purring, etc.

I'm easily pleased though me.

Same here. I was doing really well in the first lockdown and through the summer but I just can’t keep it up anymore!

It’s only been a few days - perfectly normal to feel listless about it, you might get your mojo back in a day or two.

I think - limit news and social media, try and find a “project” - decorating, garden planning, new recipes, gaming, new tv show and try to live in the moment - think about today and that’s enough.

At the end of everyday I get into bed and congratulate myself that everyone is fed and warm in their beds and I haven’t murdered anyone or lost my job - yet

I wouldn't mind being in lockdown if I didn't have a toddler. Hes fed up of staying in the house or going to the park down the road. His behaviour is just getting worse and I cant see an end to this! Sorry absolutely no help whatsoever Haha

Yes it’s the same local parks over and over and over that doesn’t help! I got fed up of them last time, but it didn’t feel quite so endless maybe.

I think I might try and do a weekly online membership to a yoga studio and do some gong baths or something!

I definitely like the idea of appreciating small moments and planning nice meals. At the moment, I’m going through the motions and eating far too much.