doing things

[low_delta]

I'm antsy. I feel the need to do things. Something. Anything. but I have no motivation. I know there are things I need to get done. And there are things I want to do.

Some time in December, I had a little free time and I didn't know what to do with it. I didn't want to go on the computer, because it seems like that's all I do anymore. And I couldn't think of what it is that I do.

I want to do things. I want to be a participant in my life, not just an observer. I don't want to merely watch. I want to do things that are fulfilling, to some extent.

But I also want to do the things that are necessary. And I have no motivation for that either. The last time I was motivated to leave the house and accomplish something, we had a snowstorm.

I need to distance myself from this computer. But there are a few projects I'm in the middle of, that I want to finish before I do something else, otherwise I'll feel like I didn't get these things done either.

I also feel like I need to get some kind of plan together, because we're heading into a long, drab season. Plan for big things to keep us happy, and plan for small things to keep me busy.

Comments

[sunshine-two.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you can make a list of things you need to accomplish, priorize, and work in that fashion.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

But even if I put "do item from list" on the list, I'm not sure I would "get around to it."

[vocalista001.livejournal.com]

I think that there's a lack of feeling 'needed' here in my home. And if a need is not perceived, then video mode kicks in...

Kind of a depression...lack of motivation...It seems this happens when it's long, dark hours outside...long hours in the pool working out...but also when there's extensive (a couple hours at a shot) video gaming going on...

V and I are pulling the plug tomorrow for those who won't push the chair away from the monitor themselves. I hope it helps.

yes.

As I type I think we all need to get outside more. Maybe we should go sledding.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

I try doing no-internet days, now and then, but there's always somethign that I need to get done that requires the computer. So then I end up sitting there the rest of the night.

Yeah, we can go sledding. Come on up. ;-)

[ravengirl.livejournal.com]

You always have so many projects going, it's surprising that you feel you're always online. But I hear ya.

As an observer, however, your photography is beautiful and seems to bring you happiness, the doing of it. ...You know what I mean.

I'm doing the same thing- planning for the looong, drab months. I swore I wouldn't be in Chicago for another winter, but life does not always accommodate my meager plans.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

You always have so many projects going

That's because I'm always online - I never get them done. ;-)

As for my photography, inspiration is little and far between.

[cynnerth.livejournal.com]

And then when you DO take pictures, you have to go to your computer to view them. As long as you're fixing pictures...you might as well check your email...oh, and Wikipedia. Even your happiest hobby leads you down that slippery slope.

You have a To-Do list but replacing the toilet isn't a fulfilling activity.

[northernsnokat.livejournal.com]

When you figure it out let me know. I have no motivation at all and there are things I should do.

[eyelid.livejournal.com]

I could have written this post.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

You just lack the motivation to do it, huh?

[roadskoller.livejournal.com]

I so understand that feeling.