Having one of those days where I'm so tired and burned out I can't get anything done.

[queenofthecroneage@beige.party]

@taylorlorenz

Lay on a mat or rug and strrrettttch. And then just...lay there.

[alienghic@timeloop.cafe]

@jalefkowit @taylorlorenz

This is all I've got for dealing with those feelings:

Watch nature videos?
Take a walk?
Find a portal to an alternate universe?

Also this essay continues to be relevant.

"The world as we know it is ending. Why are we still at work?: From the pandemic to climate change, Americans are still expected to work no matter what happens"

The world as we know it is ending. Why are we still at work?

American work culture has to adapt to our age of constant crisis.

Vox (www.vox.com)

[ayo@social.ayco.io]

@taylorlorenz Exercise & connecting/reconnecting with friends/community ️

[rose@linuxrocks.online]

@taylorlorenz Sleep?

[chrisholladay@mastodon.social]

@taylorlorenz
Take a dog for a walk/ run !

[nikkid@thepit.social]

@humanhorseshoes @taylorlorenz +1 the timer is key

[humanhorseshoes@mastodon.world]

@nikkid @taylorlorenz Deep sleep is the enemy

[jarinks@mstdn.social]

@taylorlorenz slumber

[prk60091@mastodon.social]

@taylorlorenz take a 15 min nap

[mausmalone@mastodon.social]

@chrisnelder @taylorlorenz seriously - set aside time for not-work and dedicate your attention to listening to a whole album.

[chrisnelder@mastodon.energy]

@mausmalone @taylorlorenz Having grown up in the era of vinyl, I still do!

[spocko@mastodon.online]

@taylorlorenz
I hear ya. I feel that way ALL the time. I need to mentally get into a non-"world" space where I don't think about what is happening in the online and current physical world.

Right now I'm watching a series of music and dance videos I assembled.
It's called "Dancing for Doug" Here's a link. Shorts & nothing longer then 6 minutes. Check it out.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKsT1qgqQSGYdYmfs0fPvjTVa2V5dEuo&si=oLYUWPpuQE2LUafG

[jsatk@sfba.social]

@taylorlorenz call the day a wash. Go for a long walk. Stare at the flowers and birds.

[drsaucy@sfba.social]

@taylorlorenz Orgasm (or two)!

[d_reno@mastodon.social]

@taylorlorenz it's important to get outside every day and breathe in fresh air.

[alter_kaker@hachyderm.io]

@taylorlorenz do you play or have you considered learning a wind instrument? Practicing any kind of musical instrument can help with mood and attention but winds are even better because they force you to do breathing exercises.

Of course you still have to find enough executive function to start. That's where I have a hard time.

[smartmanapps@dotnet.social]

@taylorlorenz
Not sure if this is what you meant by "no stimulants" (you meant like caffeine?), but modafinil is excellent for making you feel alert when you're tired, generally only available by prescription from your doctor. I first saw it in a Michael Mosley documentary about sleep

[flogallama@mas.to]

@humanhorseshoes @taylorlorenz I heard on a radio show that you should set the timer for 40 minutes to five yourself time to fall asleep and ensure you get 20 minutes of sleep. That’s what I do

[humanhorseshoes@mastodon.world]

@flogallama @taylorlorenz media too but 25 min is doable too

[stargazersmith@social.linux.pizza]

@taylorlorenz
This may not relate to your dilemma whatsoever. But here it is:

I'm an old man, and since my wife of over a half century passed last summer, I've had many lackluster and low energy days. What is helping me is returning to some of my root interests, which for me are physics and astronomy.

I watch some educational documentaries, or read some books (that's harder) or watch some "Great Courses" lectures on interesting subjects, or on clear nights I stargaze .

It all helps activate my mind and get me out of my doldrums.