What do you do at the weekend when you've no energy for fun?

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Looking for ideas really - what do you do when you have zero energy for outings at the weekend? I don't really know why I feel like this, it is quite a new thing. I feel like I should do something at the weekend but I really can't be arsed.

Have teens at home at the moment, they are still happy to do things with us.

What would you do in this situation - stay in or make yourself go somewhere?

We do love going for days out but sometimes feel lazy! On those days we might stay in and watch a film, play some board games. Alternatively we'll go out for lunch or the cinema or if the weather's OK, a walk around the park.

I'm feeling weird because I usually do a bit of both and the desire to go out has just... gone. Hoping it comes back but I can't work out whether to force myself to just do the things I would have done before.

Do you make the decision when you wake up or always plan?

I think a mix is good.

Definitely lean into staying in and resting a bit.

But, it's obviously so good to get out and do something, you often feel better after you've done it than in the lead up ime.

I'd section the weekend into 4 segments (Sat AM, Sat PM, Sun AM, Sun PM) and then start with going out in one segment, staying at home the other three and see how that feels.

I think if it's hard to go out it's best to have a plan and preferably something booked that you can't easily cancel, so then you have motivation to go.

I try and do one day of doing something and one chilled out day but sometimes we have two lazy days. I wouldn't feel bad about it.

Sometimes we have to force ourselves to go out otherwise the weekend comes and goes so quickly.
My teens like it if we offer up lunch out. We might go for a walk, this weekend we're going into town to do some shopping. Also a fair bit of lazing though and I can't remember the last time we went to the cinema or for a proper 'out' day.
I'm more inclined in the summer when the weather's better and we have quite a lot of sport chauffeuring/watching in the winter so I enjoy being at home in between that to be honest.

Not what you asked, but please may I urge you to get your thyroid checked? Not going out and not being bothered about it were early signs I should have paid heed to.

I don't know whether you're the one that does all the sourcing and organising of the outings (from your post, it sounds like you might be). If so, ask your family to each find something to go and do. It takes the pressure off you for a while.

I have recently had checks for all the usual things that cause low energy and all came back OK, so think it is genuinely either age or phase. But a worthwhile warning @TheNestedIf - I was a bit worried before the GP tested everything!

lean into staying in and resting a bit Maybe this is a good way to see it, rather than 'not going out'

My teens like it if we offer up lunch out Yes, maybe just a walk to go for lunch would be enough

I try and do one day of doing something and one chilled out day This was my old way, but I'm thinking maybe 4 segments (Sat AM, Sat PM, Sun AM, Sun PM) and going out for 1/4 is enough for just now.

preferably something booked that you can't easily cancel I am just too indecisive - this is what is driving me maddest!!!

Nature is seasonal and so are we. Maybe it’s just turned darker and colder and you’re feeling like hibernating a bit?

I have ME to this is quite relatable for me all the time!

Batch cook- helps on the days I have zip energy to whip a good meal.

30 day shred by Jillian McMichaels, it's half an hour and it gently build you up

Candle making kits, it's surprisingly quite easy to do and you can make them for gifts etc

Free online courses- look on your local college website there's always free online courses available

Knitting, sewing, crochet or upcycling

Considering the weather I'd stay home.
Me and DC are making a massive blanket fort to sit in and game on fortnite this weekend. I may or may not be a big kid.

Weekends ARE FOR RELAXING.

Duvet day, or PJS, or wander round the garden and hunker down by the fire.

I used to love weekends when I was working. Now I'm retired I love every damn day when I don't need to get on and do shit if I don't want to.

Oh thank you, you are all helping a LOT - I think I am going to get the sewing machine out and plan to do something simple but useful - I have to make a basic square curtain to hang up with clips over the back door, that will gove me something to do.

I will ask DH to decide where to go for lunch so I don't have to choose. Whoever said I do a lot of choosing is right - not because DH won't, just because I am usually full of ideas so I suggest all the time.

I've just started wondering if it is a post-COVID thing where I feel I should always be out after those years where it was so hard to plan/do anything. An activity version of people who can't leave food because there was a shortage in their youth?