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

[paulditz@todon.eu]

@taylorlorenz Honestly, my best advice is to rest and give yourself huge heaps of compassion. The work will be there tomorrow and you can only do so much.

[paulrosen@hachyderm.io]

@taylorlorenz Take a walk and don't necessarily think about anything, but don't shut out thoughts either.

[viss@mastodon.social]

@taylorlorenz I've had chugging a couple pints of water help a ton if im just dragging like that

[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