I hate not being motivated. I so desperately need to get laundry done before I go to my parents (if I go) and tomorrow I have to get my bloodwork done and get the new tires on my car. All these things are an absolute must. I’ve got a few hours to get the laundry done. I’m going to have a coffee and then hopefully get at least a little bit done.
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When I have trouble motivating myself, I play my playlist of favorite songs, and commit to working for the length of one song. Usually, by the time it’s over, I’ve either finished my chore or I feel good enough to keep going.
It also helps me to work on not insulting myself. When I feel bad, I say things like “I’m lazy, I’m a jerk, I’m so awful.” And it’s half joking, but it ends up making me feel even worse, and that makes it even harder to do what I need to. Part of my therapy homework is to compliment myself at times when I want to scold myself. “I can do this, I am a fighter, I know how to get things done.” It sounds small, but it helps me.
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You’re such a sweetheart 
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You really should cut yourself some slack. Lacking motivation due to sz is totally different than simply being lazy. @Ninjastar had some good advice. Just pace yourself and do as much as you can.
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