Familiar words? Possibly you’ve heard them from your child, spouse, partner, parent, relative, coworker, buddy-bud? Or perhaps you’ve uttered them? He-he. Been there, many times.
Take today’s post. It’s been a but-I don’t-wanna post week . . . because, honestly, I couldn’t think of anything [bleeping interesting] to post about. T’is true. Oh, I could rack my brains and come up with something—I usually do—but I don’t wanna!!
There’s just too much on my daily plate with the demanding 9-to-5 (which is more like 5-to-5) and mom-care. That’s a me dilemma, but you have your own, so we’re not alone.
So how does one quell the I-don’t-wanna issue that flits in and around your head like a pesky mosquito?
The first thing would be to decrease a sense of being overwhelmed, which seems to be part of the I-don’t-wanna equation. Yes, you’re working. Yes, you have family obligations. Yes, yes, yes. Still, you want to post/write, or engage in a hobby, pastime, and/or project. Whittle the list; make it manageable. Determine where you can schedule some time to fulfill that “me need”. Even if only 10 minutes, assign them to yourself and take them. Focus and do what you can do. Always remember, regardless of what outside factors are dictating, you count, too. So honor that!
If you’re experiencing blank moments, search for inspiration and ideas. The internet is chockablock full of information—concepts, views, notions, opinions. Find something that interests/stimulates you.
Sometimes, posting or sharing your intended goal helps; then you have no option but to commit to it and follow through. I know I wouldn’t want to state I’m doing something and then not do it. I’m a gal of my word … unless something truly unforeseen and unavoidable transpires, but then I’ll get to it as soon as possible/doable.
If you’re like me these days, kind of “slumpy” <sigh, sigh, sigh>, look for someone or something to move or motivate you. Contact your know-it-all sis. Email your no-worries-hiking-in-the-mountains cousin. Text your man-I’ve-got-an-awesome-life aunt. Ask for input/guidance.
Social media is a wonderful tool for reaching out to others for encouragement and support. Join a forum or community or three—maybe one that revolves around something you’ve never even vaguely been interested in. Learn something new. It may take you down a new—and exciting—path.
Try not to let the but-I-don’t-wanna-do-it blues get you down. Flip them around. It’s not easy getting rid of negative thoughts or feelings, this I know, but it can be done. Consider your “slumpy”—recognize it and address it. Yes, maybe it’s not changeable right this moment. But it will be.
We all struggle with the slumpies, those blank moments, the I-really-don’t-wanna-do-it trials at some point. Keep the faith, my friends, keep the faith—grab it, embrace it, wrap it all around. You’re truly not alone.
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