Can't get up

Hello @sol_87 commiserations. The best antidote to darkness is light - so that walk would be great. And the coffee would reward you for the effort.

Let us know on Walking for Wellness how you get on.

Best wishes

Dimity

Hi Sol

I know the winter light makes it harder for me to stay motivated. A change in location, not being in your own place and a darker colder place, I can understand how that would effect your mood. Is there something you can do to self soothe that is a smaller step? Tea or coffee, soup something warming? Maybe music? Small steps? Once you are up and have the basics taken care of, a walk might be a decision you can make then? Most of all be gentle.

Let us know how you are going.

Just sending a cheerio @sol_87

Hope your day improved

Tomorrow's a new day - hope it's a good one.

Thank you for your kindness @Gillie1 - I appreciate it.

It is good to hear that you can relate to all of those factors leading to a darker mood.

Doing something small at work, turned into a few hours of work and that did help.
I also made myself a pot of soup, which I am proud of because it will be a yummy lunch for the next few days.

Overall, I feel a bit better - thank you. This forum is such a blessing. I really appreciate it.

How was your day?

Hey @sol_87

I've been on holiday from Uni this week. I found out that I will get a credit on one subject even though I failed the last assignment, (apparently you can't cram 4 weeks worth of work into one day who knew).

But taking in the overall mark I still made a credit grade so that's a relief.

Been enjoying playing my Assassins Creed on the Xbox the last couple of days and spending time with puppy.

Trying to count the blessings as well as the hardship.

I have a roast chicken with homemade stuffing in the oven and veggies ready to go.

Great idea re the homemade soup. Warms the soul soup does.

It's great you were able to get so much out of a day that could have gone flat.

Take care.

Hey Sol,

First of all, congratulations for making that effort when you so obviously find it hard to do so.

Being out of our own comfort zone can take an emotional toll as well as a physical one, and both can make you tired.

Keep at it, and give yourself a break. I know full well the negative things you're feeling, but congratulate yourself every time you do something positive - like you have all of us egging you on.

Maladict

Hey @sol_87 ,

I believe the above message was for you from @Maladict

Cheers 🙂

What are you studying @Gillie1 if you do t mind. Is it correspondence or in person. I wish to return to study one day.

sounds yum . How did the dinner turn out. I’m doing Parma chips and salad.

@sol_87 Thank you for sharing, im a bit late but it’s been wonderful to read this thread. Im so glad that you have broken out of your rut. Yes you are sure right about the forums being a blessing