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

[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.

[cosmetologyschool_cadaver@mastodon.social]

@taylorlorenz I recommend meditating. When I say that, I mean do it in the easiest possible form. Allow yourself to be "bad" at it, especially at first. Just sit quietly and don't judge the thoughts that just naturally come to your mind. A lot of people describe it as clearing your mind, I actually don't think that's particularly helpful It's more about letting thoughts happen but also being able to let them go. That's how it works for me anyway.