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.
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