Staying Motivated is Hard

I am struggling to stay motivated these days. Are you? Maybe it is the summer heat that’s finally arrived, but I am having a hard time doing things that used to be routine for me.

I probably should not admit this but, my house isn’t up to my usual clean standards. I would like to believe that’s because doing important things has taken precedence over mundane tasks. The problem is, I don’t have a list of notable accomplishments to show you. So, there goes that theory!

This pandemic has made me depressed, almost sluggish. I recently realized that I am watching more television than reading books. I love to read books! My husband and I have uncovered the benefits of Netflix, and we have been binge-watching shows. Totally unlike me.

I feel like I am turning into a loner. I used to love going out with friends or hosting people at our house. Long Island is in Phase II now, so you’d think I would already have a party planned. But no, I am content to float in my pool with my hubby or plant my butt on the couch and watch Netflix all night. I am starting to worry about this.

I do not like what I am becoming ( or not becoming). I need to “get the pep back in my step” to quote an old saying. I want to get back to cooking every day and doing projects around the house.

I painted our front door about a month ago, and it still needs a third coat on the inside, but I keep putting it off. Not completing a project was equivalent to a Cardinal Sin for me six months ago. I look at that door every day and think, “Meh, I can finish that some other day.” Why?

It’s as if someone has zapped me of my energy and my motivation. I need to figure out a way to turn myself around. Does this sound familiar? Is anyone else struggling like this?

I am trying to take some action and am happy to report that I finished a book over the weekend–“The Great Alone,” by Kristen Hannah. The main story takes place in Alaska, and it was interesting to learn a little bit about the state. It was kind of an intense topic, but it held my attention, and I enjoyed it.

It’s the first thing I can write on my Accomplishment List, lol! I thought if I wrote down some goals here, it would force me to be accountable. Hopefully, it will spur others on to do the same.

• Clean one room in the house per day
• Meal Plan and Grocery Shop for July
• Write two blog posts per week
• Host friends for dinner (since my house will be clean)
• And, of course, finish painting the front door!

I’m starting small; I hope to have a bigger goal list when July arrives. Have you been sticking to your usual chores during this “time out?” What are you doing differently? How are you staying motivated? Please share in the comment section below. There are a lot of us that can benefit from your tips!

Happy Monday everyone. New week, new opportunity to snap out of your funk. I feel better just knowing that I have a plan.