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Hi,
I am having one of those days where I just sit around doing nothing which doesn’t make me feel very good at all.
I have 2 kids & I really need to be on the ball, there is so much I could be doing in the way of house work but still I do nothing.
I wanted to put it out there in a supportive environment what do you do on days like this to get yourself motivated and going again?
Effortless dinner meal ideas would be great too !!
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@Former-Member and welcome to the forum
How old are your children , and have you been able to look around the forum
I can tag you in a rew threads
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member, I have very low motivation a lot too about housework. The best thing for me is to make a list of items to do. Sometimes I get into states where I can't do this too. But at the moment, I'm finding it helpful getting my flat ready for a rental inspection of this unit we lease. Other times it has helped me too to list things.
I also try not to beat myself up over it. But I still do that anyway, but less than I used to.
I barely can cook, so won't be much help with meals. But there are others who do.
Maz
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Unknown userMember
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Former-Member
how are you going today 
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member,
just wondering if you’d like to join us on our daily goals, motivation and check in thread. No pressure too but feel free to join in if it would help 💜😄
....and welcome to the forum 👋
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TABSenior Contributor
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soulSenior Contributor
Hey @TAB - sorry that I saw your message late. Was off walking off my own foggy thinking. Walking is a nice way to clear out your head. Put on some uplifting music and off you go. Mind the cars though.
Glad you decided that you would be okay. Our thoughts can be our own worst enemy. We need to remind ourselves that they are just thoughts and not necessarily reality.
Wishing you well and thinking of you today. Trust that it all goes in your favour.
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TABSenior Contributor
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