If you are very energetic what’s your secret?

[Dontbelazy]

I’m currently off work as I work term time and I’m so annoyed with myself because I’m being lazy.I met up with friends last night they are term time too and several were reeling off all the things they’d been doing, gardening, decorating, exercising. I’d literally been doom scrolling, watching crime documentaries and had a nap.

My kids are teens now so more or less sort themselves out but they can be so messy and constantly in the fridge and making snacks and it’s really draining trying to do things round the house with them under my feet.

But there’s so much I could be doing, I wish I was one of those energetic, on the go types but I can waste hours just lolling about.

If you’re energetic what’s your secret or if you’re a lazy type like me have you found a way to motivate yourself?

I make two lists at the start of the holidays: a jobs list and a fun list. I try to make sure the jobs list isn't longer! I try to get through both. I'm term time too.

Totally relate to this.

I love exercising so will be in the gym or out for a walk/run every day - definitely keeps my energy up

I hate an untidy house so will clean and tidy before sitting down

I don't have social media (unless a MN account counts) so don't get the concept of doom scrolling - what are people actually looking at?

Not too interested in TV and we just don't have it on during the day although I will still it on for an hour in the evening so watch an episode of something

I realise that this makes me sound completely boring! I'm not!!! 😁

I just like to keep busy and get out and about so would always choose a walkto the local cafe/pub over Netflix.

Two easy things you can do to give yourself more hours in your day — no Internet and no TV.

400mg ferrous sulphate every day for several months

Have you had your bloods done?

Nope I've had long covid for 3 years and feel like im made of stone most days. Work v part time then crawl into bed. Horrible illness.

Start the day with a cold shower, it’s a simple trick that’ll get you firing on all cylinders.

Would medication help?