I have been working 40 hours a week, like most people do, trying to keep up on the housework (which is a never ending thing), kids to tend to and assist with homework etc and I have a lot I need to do before Christmas but not enough time. I am physically feeling worn down and coming down with a cold of somesort.
I do drink coffee in the morning just to have some sort of energy to keep going, I take a multi vitamin, a Vitamin B 12 tablet, drink water, I eat veggies. I just don't have the energy to do a darn thing.
What do you do when you don't have the energy to do the things that need to get done?
2007-12-11 00:34:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Realize I am one person......
and just do the best I can!
Peace.
2007-12-11 00:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I calendar EVERYTHING in my life -- work [obviously], errand time, grocery shopping, laundry, housecleaning, exercise, leisure activities [parties, movies], etc.
Long ago, I concluded that part of the mental drain was the very process of keeping track of everything in my head -- having to remember each days tasks/goals. Now I see everything for the week spread across two pages of my appointment book, and can of course flip the pages to ascertain major deadlines coming up. It's an absolute breeze!
I know full well about the holiday stress, so next year I invite you to do what I do -- shop for gifts throughout the year, rather than over the course of a few short weeks [and even wrap & tag stuff along the way]. If you decorate your home, do it in small increments -- my partner and I do about 20 minutes each night for about five nights. And if your commitments include a lot of parties, don't feel like you have to stay for 3+ hours -- make an appearance, chat with folks for an hour or so, and then bid them a cheerful farewell.
As for the caffeine, it's actually giving you false energy -- that's why your energy plummets a while later. I gave up caffeine about three years ago, and it feels great to not have the up/down roller-coaster thang going on.
And make sure you eat something every three hours -- it will level out your blood sugar, which will help enormously. Nice breakfast, small mid-morning snack, substantial lunch, small mid-afternoon snack, and a nice dinner. Oh, and no fast food -- that stuff will put you in an early grave. If you're on the run, stop at a Subway or a deli -- it will take only a few minutes more, and the food is much more healthy.
Best wishes for a happy holiday!
2007-12-11 08:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by The Snappy Miss Pippi Von Trapp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have kids and a job too, and my husband is a great guy but not home very much right now because of work and other things. Usually I drink more coffee, and just try to at least get something done. That way the day is not a total loss, and sometimes if you're lucky, you can find yourself on a roll and actually want to keep going. So I just try to do one thing a day for Christmas, and then if the cards don't get sent out, or I'm wrapping gifts on Christmas Eve, well, that's how life is this time of year.
Best wishes to you!
2007-12-11 00:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with GEM, I work 50 hours a week, trying to do the Christmas shopping. My house is a constant battle-my clothes arent even making it out of the garage ( where the washer and dryer are ) and I'm out of clean dishes before I know it. I'm just a zombie going through each day one at a time.
I PRAY a lot and I NEED A VACATION.
2007-12-11 00:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Ashley K. 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. I'm in school, and I have EOCs and final exams coming up, and everything's gets a little bit hectic close to the end of the semester. I just keep telling myself that it will be over next week and I'll get to spend some time at home with my family over Christmas break =)
2007-12-11 00:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by - Tudor Gothic Serpent - 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 21:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take time to make time . And set a certain amount of time per task . Make sure you get proper rest. Treat yourself to 'small rewards" for a job well done.
2007-12-11 02:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tally man ... tally man ... come tally me banana's .... daylight come & me wanna go home!
Like the sun which comes up every morning ... If I can rise ... I rise.
This too shall pass.
That which does not kill me only serves to make me stronger.
Gwan gurl ... and do you.
Peace .... but never out.
2007-12-11 00:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by Ronatnyu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I e-mail a friend I haven't talked to in a while!! ((((hugs)))) How are you holding up? I guess that's why I haven't seen you on here in a while? Hugs & kisses to you, Sweety!! E-mail me when you get a chance!
2007-12-11 15:53:58 · answer #9 · answered by Harley Mama!! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
theres is no way you can do everything and still stay sane. do the important necessities and other stuff let go. hey, start taking omega3 fish oil capsules. they are lemon flavored and will do you good. ~ http://www.purityproducts.com/omega3/MVT1_index1.asp?Source=Google_Omega3-b2
2007-12-11 02:27:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋