Hi, the fact that you are aware that there are things that need doing is a good sign. I know exactly where you are coming from and I usually run short of “spoons” by lunch time.
I suffer from an auto immune disease which requires some hefty medications, this leaves me feeling drained and often exhausted.
In order to cope, I simply do what I can, when I can.
I keep the freezer stocked with ready made lasagna, pizza, sausages, breaded chicken pieces etc. this is the food we will be eating when I’m not fit for cooking fresh home cooked meals.
if I’m having a good day, I will batch cook beef curry, or beef stew, spaghetti bolognaise, chicken pasta etc. We will eat as much as we want and the rest is frozen for another day.
I keep a list of things that need doing regarding house maintenance. My list might include cutting the grass, cleaning the windows, doing the laundry, washing the car, painting the spare room etc.
depending on how much energy I have, I look at the list and see what’s urgent and what’s manageable.
Laundry is probably the most urgent and easiest thing on todays list, so I will put the machine on and while it’s doing it’s thing i will take another look at my list.
I know I don’t have the energy to wash all the windows, so I will do the ones on the front of the house downstairs only. I will wash the outsides with soapy water and use the squeegee, but inside will only use window spray and a duster as they are not so dirty inside.
then I will take a break, have a cup of tea and relax with a book for half an hour while the washing finishes.
Peg out the washing and then sit down for ten more minutes.
Have another look at the list, is there another job i can tackle today or do I need to reserve my remaining spoons for preparing the evening meal??
to be honest, I’m not up to grass cutting or decorating today so that will stay on the list for another day.
Maybe I will run the vacuum cleaner around the bedroom and then call it a day.
ok I still have a sizeable list to work on but at least I did something and there is always tomorrow.
Also, maybe try and get to the bottom of why you are so exhausted. Have you had your blood tested recently? Maybe try some multi vitamins, I found losing a few pounds gave me a bit more energy.
Good luck OP, you are not alone.