I have these really low points where I cannot do anything, no matter how hard I try. For example, I have a bunch of notifications on Lemmy that I've not responded to. No reason other than that I cannot do it.

For things like mod reports, I act quickly. But the other stuff has been difficult for a couple of days.

What do you do to get motivated or get that drive back? "Just do it" doesn't work for me.

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[–] lazyguru 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is one of the reasons I have soooo many unstarted side projects 🙁. It’s hard. Sometimes going for a walk helps. I suspect having an accountability partner would help a lot (assuming that person is up to the task of holding you accountable)

[–] jgrim 1 points 1 year ago

I thought about making an EOD journal to help me track what I accomplished. It's not a matter of not wanting to do things; something stops me. Like writer's block.

[–] favrion 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What do you think is stopping you? Anxiety? Depression? Being overworked?

[–] jgrim 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mix of all 3. Each is causing another.

[–] favrion 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm sorry about that. Is there something that relaxes you?

[–] jgrim 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, photography and video games (sometimes) relax me. I've been doing much more photography lately, which has helped clear my head. I think I'll do it more; however, I still have this low feeling that doesn't want to leave.

[–] favrion 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's good that you have found a healthy hobby that you enjoy. It may take time for that lowness to dissipate as you enjoy yourself more.

[–] jgrim 2 points 1 year ago

I'm starting to feel better today. I guess it just takes time, like you said.