What do you do when you cant get motivated?

[saddina]

I make a list, set a timer for 15 mins, do one item, and then do something I like for 15, cycle on/off till done.

 

[Southernbelle]

I couldn't get motivated today, either.

But I reminded myself about how much worse my day would be if I got nothing done, so I'm tackling it a little at a time and resting when I need it.

 

[MagsC]

Saddina, good idea. And OccamsTazer, you are on to something because when I am cleaning or doing chores WITH someone I get more done.
I made a list and giving myself today and tomorrow to get it done. That way I can do it slower...

 

[ranchhand]

I have a wireless headset phone, and I USED to have unlimited long distance. A friend in TX and I would get on the phone and got to town on the dreaded chores.

But, no more unlimited phone, so now I put on some lively music and dance with the 2 dogs while I do them. Crank up Tina Turner and off you go! And I get some exercise!

The dogs find this highly amusing, but luckily, they can't tell anybody.

I sometimes set a speaker in a window, so I can tune in while doing the chickens. They are very good dancers.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

I make a LONGGGGG list of things that I need to get done. I cross off each one as I get finished. Usually they are set on a 2 week time frame, that way if I don't feel quite up to one chore or am having issues with DD in her school work, I have other days to complete it. Nothing worse than a deadline with no flexibility. I never forget to do any of them when I have my running TO DO LIST. Kids will pitch in and help sometimes too if they are done with their chores. I include chores that need to be delegated to others too, like DD's bedroom getting cleaned etc. If she helps me on my chores, I am much more inclined to help her clean her room..even if it's just vacuuming. It motivates both of us and we get A LOT more done!

 

[Gonzo]

Invite someone over! That gets me Everytime!

 

[Southernbelle]

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I listen to audiobooks when I'm doing housework. It keeps my brain occupied when my hands are doing mundane tasks.

 

[MagsC]

Well, I pulled myself up, went out and got the mail, raked the dog yard, took out garbage, did the dishes....wiped out for now.(but thats due to illness or I would have kept going.) I got the biggest things I wanted to get done finished.
Cleaning the brooders is for tomorrow.

Its been done recently and not bad so thats a good time frame.

 

[Stumpy]

Change the channel.

 

[SmartyChick]

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That's what I say!!!