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[nightrythm]

I'm finding myself unmotivated. Actually, not just unmotivated but suffering from I-don't-wanna! In a big way. I have wedding plans to make, grocery shopping to do, re-adjusting my food intake, getting back to the gym (my pants are starting to not fit, housekeeping etc. etc. ad nauseum. And I don't fucking want to. I'm hard-core avoiding everything. I don't want to deal with anything.

When I think about all the stuff that needs doing my stress levels rise. Hell, I think about one thing that needs doing, the tension coalesces at the small of my back and and I can feel the tantrum rising. Just like when I had a paper due and my mother and I would fight for hours while I screamed and cried that "I can't do it!".

I don't wanna.

How do I get out of this? Not because I want to, but because I should. I *know* this is bad for me.

Comments

[stacymckenna.livejournal.com]

One step at a time. Pick the smallestthing on the list and do it. Then take equal time doing something relaxing - brushing your hair, petting the cat, whatever. Then pick the next smallest thing. As you tick things off chances are the list will seem less overwhelming and you'll have better reserves because of your "done" list to adress the "to do" list.

But I understand those frst couple are a bitch.

Where possible, engage your betrothed to help - delegate if possible. I always do better when I'm working with someone than for someone.

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Howzabout focusing on the immediate to-do items, such as grocery shopping, which can also help w/the readjustment of the food intake matter (by not getting and bringing home any of the stuff you don't wanna put into your body, such as (just guessing) chips, choco, lard)? Once you get some things done, hopefully you'll feel a bit better about everything and more able to do s'more. Mind you, it's not completely up to YOU to do everything...this is all a JOINT effort w/your hubby to be, right?! Mebbe see if'n he can stop by the store and pick up what's needed to help out, or sit down w/him and see how you can divvy up the work or work together to make the process more fun than a chore.

Either that or give in and have the tantrum - cry, shout, beat your feet, pout (just don't say anything you'd regret), 'cause you'll feel better afterwards and'll likely be in better shape (after recovering) to get going on things again. Sometimes we really do need to hit the RESET button...and where that is and what it entails differs from time to time.

*hugs you and wishes I could do something to help*

[ebenbrooks.livejournal.com]

I find that speed-writing in my journal helps. It's a kind of meditation, I guess. It helps me focus on what's bothering me the most right at the moment, and then I can take care of that thing, and usually I feel a lot better.

You mileage may vary, of course...