That feeling where you're bored/tired but also restless?

[yankeesguy]

How have people dealt with that feeling that you may have on an off day or a weekend where you feel like being out and about and doing stuff or otherwise being productive but also feel tired and like not doing anything?

It feels like conflicting messages my body is sending me and I'm not fully sure how to process it. I want to do something rewarding or stimulating with my off day but feel little energy to do it and then feel disappointed that I didn't take enough action. I know my body needs the relaxation time but it's hard to fully appreciate it when you have to spend all day wrestling with feeling like you're not doing enough.

Anybody have any tips on how you get around that feeling when you have it? Or at least how to take the pressure off myself?

[Hb2003]

When I feel this way I tend to just sleep I know that it’s not the best way or ideal way to deal with it but sleep does help me when I am in a weird or restless mood

[yankeesguy in reply to Hb2003]

I admire your ability to fall asleep! Hard for me to do it unless it's late at night or early in the morning.

[Hb2003 in reply to yankeesguy]

I sleep during the day sometimes I sometimes don’t know how I do it but it feels good and it makes me feel better. I get tired really easily as well 😂

[Thissucks37]

I hate that feeling. It’s better to just go out and do something, even if it’s small tasks. Go to the store, get gas and a car wash. Pick up some food or a treat. Go for a bike ride or a walk. That way you’ve accomplished something and won’t feel so bad about chilling for the rest of the day.

[yankeesguy in reply to Thissucks37]

Fortunately, great minds think alike. That's basically what I ended up doing here and there during the day yesterday and it helped, thank you!

[Thissucks37 in reply to yankeesguy]

Anytime. I just noticed you are new here. Welcome!

[yankeesguy in reply to Thissucks37]

Thank you! I think I joined a while ago but this is just my second post. Happy to be here!

[Agora1]

Welcome yankeesguy to this amazing forum. I'm glad you are here

Bored, tired and restless?? Time for a change, especially after working from

home for so long. Start slow, baby steps. It's not about how much you accomplish

on your day off but what you accomplish. I always include a small treat for putting

that one foot in front of the other.

It usually doesn't take long to feel the Endorphin levels rising when seeing people

around us and knowing that we aren't alone. Once we are back home, we can breathe

a sigh of relief knowing that we did it. We are not going to allow stress to rob us of our

need to enjoy life. xx

[yankeesguy in reply to Agora1]

I've been trying to change things here and there but a lot of my life is pretty set right now (job, residence, etc.). I'm fortunate to have that in these times especially but you're right. I get that point about the excitement of being out there, doing things, etc. I'm lucky not to be particularly fearful of being outside but I just hit that wall and feel a sort of underlying pressure to do something and not waste my time. But in practice, your gradual approach has worked for me. It can just be hard sometimes to translate from thinking about it to actually doing it.

[Agora1 in reply to yankeesguy]

Having been Agoraphobic for 5 years, I so hear you.Anything worthwhile may be difficult at the beginning but so worth the effort.

I'm free once again, no longer tied to my anxiety and the negative thoughts that

kept me prisoner in my own home. The feeling is amazing my friend.

You are not alone by any means. Many of us struggle each day looking for that

magic wand only to find that the "key" has always been inside us. Good Luck, we're

here for you. xx

[catch_the_music]

I can relate to not doing much at times. At time it's hard to get off the dime and do something. I start over- analyzing the situation and get stuck. The key I found is to just start doing something - even the smallest thing like watering the lawn, make a call, etc. Once in motion - it's easier to move to the next thing on my list. I give myself permission to rest on Sunday's usually - to recharge. Making some achievable goals helps too. It's a bonus if I can find someone else with the same goals - to help me stick to the mission I want to achieve. Prayers for your success in getting things done that are important to you!