Motivation during lockdown

[UnaCorda]

I've been mainly at home on my own for the past three months and am really struggling with motivation. Everything seems pointless when a) I'm not seeing anyone and b) there's nothing to look forward to.

I can't seem to motivate myself to do anything either useful or interesting, apart from watching Netflix and reading Mumsnet. My flat is just on the right side of being a health hazard, but it's a bit of a tip. Part of me doesn't care, and part of me feels guilty for not spring-cleaning like everyone else seems to be doing.

I'm going to bed too late, eating too much crap, not doing enough exercise. I can't decide if I'm depressed - if not, I'm certainly not feeling particularly upbeat or optimistic and can't imagine things improving even when the covid situation does.

Any words of advice much appreciated...

I think it's easier though, because I've got other people here, and feel that I can't just sit on MN on the couch all day when everybody else has stuff to do.

I agree, and I find it easier to be motivated when staying with family.

I think that living in a clear space is mentally good, it is self care - maybe if it is too much can you get a cleaner to do a one off clean for you to get back on track, or do one room at a time.

I read something by Blurt foundation, which is fab (on MH) at the start of it and it said for basic self care, clean yourself and clean your house...I try and focus on that when feeling low (have depression) it does help.

www.blurtitout.org/2020/01/09/anxiety-exhausted/

might help too

Iv not achieved anything today

I felt so tired & tearful ( i do have fibromyalgia and my mum has recently been very ill in hospital) .

I just hsve no energy or motivation.