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[Meiling]

Good morning Everybody..........I am really struggling with motivation as well so I made myself a fortnightly timetable . In the morning I have a set routine and a time limit.  I keep it in a scrap book on my desk or in the kitchen where I see it. I am strict with tidying up as I go, planning for the next day or two and having the house tidy before I go to bed. I know it sounds a bit OCD but if I don't I seem to be far worse with motivation. It is still not easy but it helps. I hope this post can help someone.

[pip]

@Meiling. I could sure use you in my life right now. I look at dishes/laundry/tidying up. Like I said I LOOK, I just plain can't be bothered anymore. I am in the middle of radium treatment and it tends to make you tired and you get to a point where you 'can't be bothered'. I have problems getting up in the morning. Like I said, I could use you BIG TIME to 'kick start' me.

[Meiling]

Dear Pip , you have extenuating circumstances that seem to be muddling up your motivation. Do you have some one to help you get on track ? Then maybe have a plan for a simple life until you get on your feet. When I was very sick once I just ate really simple food, yoghurt, bananas, boiled rice etc that made no mess in the kitchen once I had cleaned it up. I hope this helps. Good luck

[suzanne]

Hi @Meiling, welcome to the Forums and thank you very much for that tip.  I agree that it's really important to create your own structure when you're home - something that gives you a sense of purpose and achievement.  Nothing that overwhelms, tasks that feel doable. I used to create similar timetables with clients that they could tick off and get a sense of accomplishment from.  Small tasks that build up over time and allow for a greater sense of control.  It all helps.

Thanks for sharing 🙂

[butterfly101]

This is so true i take a day at a time with tasks i love the idea on food

[Arjay]

Hi, some interesting comments re motivation.  I'm struggling, coming of my snri another week or so.  Was hoping I might stay off AD but I don't think so.