I've always had a side that leaned toward procrastination, but never to the point that I seem physically, mentally unable to take care of business.
For example, I still have a number of task not started, or unfinished that I need to complete to protect my property, family wellbeing, in the event of civil unrest.
I have done somethings, but I am very frustrated that I am having such difficulty getting key important task completed. "You fucking had the chance and failed them", is how I will feel if I don't complete these things.
I am hesitant to blame what might be pure sorry ass laziness on some outside force, but damn it man, I swear I seem to be under the influence of some bad mojo, and was just wondering if I was alone in this.
I was surprised to read 14 comments and none really discussed depression, mental fatigue, stress, etc.
I noticed this about myself and realized that I cannot sustain "high alert" status, and actually I was draining my battery. It's a downward cycle. Even with God, eating right, and all the other good things mentioned, you need to take a step back, cutyourself some slack, rest, nourish yourself, and let go. Let yourself rest. Stop judging yourself. Give yourself time to recuperate and recognize that you're still better mentally prepared than most, you have time, and you have done a good job.
Then smile. And laugh. And love. And pray. And just be. Feel yourself recharge, and when you feel it, you'll be ready to get back at it.
I think this is probably the #1 cause.
High stress due to our environment and the current state of the world as well as the high stakes of the ongoing fight keep us mentally fatigued, and if we don't have a good way of burning that stress away it just keeps building up and prevents us from feeling motivated or energized.
Age is a factor, but ultimately an excuse when there are some 80 year olds out there showing us what it means to be in shape and fit with age.
YES. I am a "runner"... well, born again runner. I ran in my 20's and early 30's, then stopped and am starting again from scratch. I keep blaming my poor running performance and slow progress on age, then I see these 80 year olds running a 5k in faster time than I can, or hope for!!
I do think mental fatigue, poor diet, and stress are my enemies in this one. Also dehydration. Believe it or not, even though we carry water bottles with us everywhere, people don't drink the water in them. DRINK! I have learned very recently that is one of my problems. I am learning to relax, stop being so busy, and drink more electrolytes and water.
Eat MEAT. You cannot sustain a runners physique without it. It will break down trust me. By the time you are in your late 40’s You will not be able to sustain it. Fat and meat eggs dairy.
Bingo
Great advice! Being overwhelmed or depressed can slow us down tremendously...
Yeap burn out. I've been feeling it. Time for even just a day trip out and about. Just enough time to remind me why I stay home and don't socialise 😂😆😂 The worlds crazy. I mean the last time I went out for a night / to a cocktail bar full of farking kids. Wtf is wrong with parents / society / the dam bar allowing it. (And no it wasn't a restaurant like some people like to defend 🤦).
When we went out as kids we went to the local bar/restaurant with our parents. 1950’s We ran in and out but by 9:00pm we were home and in bed. 6 of us ran around w our cousins and friends. Now you all have no children and see them as an annoyance. Like they don’t have the right to be where you are. Yes they do.
Why do kids need to be at an alcohol establishment? Seriously?!? All they do is serve booze? Why the fark do kids need to hog seating and potential income / business from paying adults? As I originally said it's an alcoholic establishment. NOT A RESTAURANT 🤦🥴🤡🌎
I know what you mean. It gets me when kids will be playing somewhere and adults are fussing that they should be more quite, or they are interrupting their piece. Let the damn kids alone, and remember when you were one, is my feeling.
Out in the country, away from city, some city folks will move out to country. Some kids on a four-wheeler spin the dirt road up a bit, or ride through near by woods, and they want to call the cops. What does it matter if you frigging shock absorbers his a tire rut on you way home, or you hear a motor sound go by occasionally. Leave them kids alone.
I think some adults are just nasty because they didn't get to have fun when they were growing up. These people are sourpuss bullies.
Im not someone who claims kids need to be quite etc. And have no problem seeing them everywhere, but an alcoholic establishment, that's simply there to serve booze? What is the point of taking a bunch of kids and hogging seating for real customers? I don't know what America's like but it's actually not allowed in Oz. Hence my mind blown when seeing it. Shows I obviously don't go out much and things have seriously changed.
How about some of the TV characters back then. Heck Otis Campbell, all in all was portrayed as a pretty respectable character. Never was a mention of his liver damage, lost jobs, destroyed reputation, or where he got the money to drink all the time.
Darrin Stevens and Larry Tate were worse drunks that ole Otis. Come in door from work, wife waiting with cocktail in hand mixed from the cart of alcohol keep in the living room.
I think our biology requires what you describe. I have always needed less sleep than average person and “took advantage” and developed poor sleep habits throughout career but now retired and more respectful of sleep and makes a difference so now I am working on mental balance and just like being asleep and awake there should be a period of stress/destress. Same as working out also!
True, vigorous exercise daily can reduce much stress. Plus it help keep your old body tones so you don't feel like a wet noodle.
For most of my life, I stayed in excellent shape, was a big man, a moderately skilled fighter, had a keen since of my limitations, and a good sense of digression i.e. I knew when to walk away. I never felt uneasy in a confrontational environment.
No that I am getting old, not in as good a shape, I have lost that confidence, I don't like it at all. My trigger finger still works, but I'd sure hate to have to go that route.
Wisdom and ability together are better than either alone. As we lose some physical ability due to age we must rely on experience (wisdom) more.
True dat!
Yup good advice, and no doubt you're correct. Thanks