How can I overcome my own apathy and sloth?
I find myself habitually being lazy and unmotivated a lot recently. The only things I really have going on right now is a part-time job (they won’t give me full time, and I am looking for a second or full-time job) and the occasional [inconsistent] social functions (church, going out with a friend, etc). As a result, I stay up way late, I sleep in a long time, I have a lack of motivation to get up and do anything even if it’s productive or helpful to me or others. I’ve tried setting an alarm clock in the morning, but since I have nothing to do until I need to be at work, there’s no reason to get up when it goes off. I feel like I’m lacking discipline, focus, and progress in my life. It’s really bothering me, and I don’t know how to get out of this funk and overcome my apathy and sloth. Can anyone make some suggestions or guidelines?
Answer:
You may well be depressed. How about checking that out with a competent therapist? You can call Crisis Hotline in your area for a referral.
Meanwhile, you can "ACT AS IF" you are motivated, and have energy. Just go through the motions!
Make a schedule for tomorrow -- nothing perfect here, just a few changes that are do-able!
Such as:
Get up at 9 AM
Breakfast
Walk for 30 minutes
Wash up dishes
Make one phone call
Make the bed
Prepare and eat lunch
Short nap 30 minutes
Go some where
Etc.!
After a few days of this -- I'll bet you feel better.
Good luck!
You sound like you're depressed
you are depressed. i understand this. it's hard to accept or to grasp when you don't really think that you are, but your actions and physical symptoms are telling you that you are. our minds can greatly affect our bodies and how they function. i think you should seek out a good counselor or talk to your family doctor to get some help with this. don't be ashamed at all. if i break my leg, i'm going to seek medical attention. if my heart or mind are broken in any way, i'm also going to seek medical attention. listen to your body. it is trying to tell you something.
i agree with the others. you sound depressed. no motivation, sleep all day, not interested in others... defitnate symptoms. so yeah, see a Dr. Even your GP. it is very hard to get out of a funk by yourself, many people need help. meanwhile, start making tiny goals for yourself. ie: get up with your alarm.
Thankfully you have recognised the problem. It is now for you to work yourself out of it. Find something interesting or something you would really like to do and then go all out for it. Good luck to you.
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Answer:
You may well be depressed. How about checking that out with a competent therapist? You can call Crisis Hotline in your area for a referral.
Meanwhile, you can "ACT AS IF" you are motivated, and have energy. Just go through the motions!
Make a schedule for tomorrow -- nothing perfect here, just a few changes that are do-able!
Such as:
Get up at 9 AM
Breakfast
Walk for 30 minutes
Wash up dishes
Make one phone call
Make the bed
Prepare and eat lunch
Short nap 30 minutes
Go some where
Etc.!
After a few days of this -- I'll bet you feel better.
Good luck!
You sound like you're depressed
you are depressed. i understand this. it's hard to accept or to grasp when you don't really think that you are, but your actions and physical symptoms are telling you that you are. our minds can greatly affect our bodies and how they function. i think you should seek out a good counselor or talk to your family doctor to get some help with this. don't be ashamed at all. if i break my leg, i'm going to seek medical attention. if my heart or mind are broken in any way, i'm also going to seek medical attention. listen to your body. it is trying to tell you something.
i agree with the others. you sound depressed. no motivation, sleep all day, not interested in others... defitnate symptoms. so yeah, see a Dr. Even your GP. it is very hard to get out of a funk by yourself, many people need help. meanwhile, start making tiny goals for yourself. ie: get up with your alarm.
Thankfully you have recognised the problem. It is now for you to work yourself out of it. Find something interesting or something you would really like to do and then go all out for it. Good luck to you.
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