catiecat
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Post by catiecat on Jun 10, 2008 8:37:29 GMT -5
Seriously.
I quit my job yesterday, so this morning, I got up and went for a walk, and during the walk, I was so completely energized and ready to tackle my kitchen. (I'm trying to stay moving.)
Then I sat down on my couch to enter my exercise in my tracking sheet, and now I'm sleepy and unmotivated.
Why? This happens all the time, minus the being unemployed thing, of course.
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Post by pegasus48 on Jun 10, 2008 9:50:30 GMT -5
It is very easy to get swallowed by the couch. It is also easy to get swallowed by the bed, the arm chair, or even the floor. The point being, if you quit moving it is hard to get started again. A lot of times I sit on a hard chair at the diningroom table (not very comfortable) if I want to be able to get going again. Beware the black hole and don't get too comfortable,  !!  |
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Post by Raspberry Jam on Jun 10, 2008 21:51:40 GMT -5
Hi catiecat - I understand completely, the same thing happens to me. One minute I am energised and the next too tired to do anything. To keep up the momentum, I try not to sit down. If I absolutely have to sit down I put on a timer for 10 mins and give myself "permission" to vege out for that time and to not feel guilty about it. Then as soon as the timer rings I get up. I find that giving myself permission to sit down for a certain time makes it "legitimate" and doesn't make me feel *** and hopeless. Try it. I hope that it works for you too.
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teachergrl
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Post by teachergrl on Jun 11, 2008 0:20:32 GMT -5
There's also a physiological explanation to your problem. Exercise gives you a release of endorphins, which cause you to feel more alert, motivated, and happy. The sunshine and fresh air you got on your walk, plus happy thoughts about how you were proud of yourself for getting out and doing so all contributed to that as well. When you got home and sat down, the endorphins began to wear off... I find that the same thing happens when I teach my Jazzercise classes. I feel *GREAT* after class and usually feel full of energy and gusto. And it keeps going if I keep going. But once I sit down and let those endorphins wear off... I feel more tired. It explains why people who exercise before work often feel energized and ready for their day, and those who try to go to bed right after exercise find that they have trouble sleeping. Just a little insight.  I find I have my best days when I keep moving and take short, timed breaks rather than going back to work "when I feel like it." Because I don't always "feel like it!" |
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Post by DG on Jun 11, 2008 3:52:01 GMT -5
I'm the same, so I no longer take my breaks on the settee. I also gave up using a pc chair and sit on the wooden kitchen one. Then when my timer goes off I'm ready to move and I know when I'm all done curling up on the settee is my final reward.
DiamondGal
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Post by Script on Jun 11, 2008 6:36:49 GMT -5
I'm trying to stay moving I used to have a 'trick' that helped me when I was working in a demanding job and always came home exhausted. Before I took off my coat, I put a pot of water and/or a kettle on the stove to boil. Sure, I could sit down----but the whistling kettle made sure I got up again, pretty darn quick---about 10 minutes? now I use my FlyLady timer: I don't let myself 'just sit' indefinitely surfing the web or reading the paper or whatever.... Luv from Script |
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Post by fluffernut - now Jannie on Jun 11, 2008 9:52:00 GMT -5
My bed is a black hole. I have TV in the bedroom, also AC.
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Post by messysue on Jun 11, 2008 17:39:41 GMT -5
My couch is so comfortable we fall asleep if we sit or lay on it for a while. I usually doze off there when reading!!
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Post by spatiallychallengd on Jun 13, 2008 13:53:55 GMT -5
On nodding off and/or being tired... (as a narcoleptic, I consider myself expert in this area)
Set multiple timers and alarms esp. if you find yourself growing immune to one. A routine that keeps you moving about is your best bet. Give yourself a guilt trip or two. (Oh gosh I could sit here but then I wouldn't get this or that done and how will that make me feel? ***. What good things happen to *** people? What kind of role model is a *** person?) Place a small, individually wrapped ginger candy, or other motivator, on a high shelf. Put on dancing queen or other fun music and have a dance moment. Slap yourself, lightly. Pretend you are waiting for Santa. Go brush your teeth and floss. Practice your posture.
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Post by mellowyellow on Jun 13, 2008 20:26:38 GMT -5
The couch disease is contagious... I do the same thing... and I know it affects others. My bf is sleeping on the couch as I type...
It seems that it can only affect one person in the house at a time... While he sleeps, I actually get some cleaning done... The amazing antidote!
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Post by mouse on Jun 13, 2008 21:49:47 GMT -5
I used to have a 'trick' that helped me when I was working in a demanding job and always came home exhausted. Before I took off my coat, I put a pot of water and/or a kettle on the stove to boil. Sure, I could sit down----but the whistling kettle made sure I got up again, pretty darn quick---about 10 minutes?
Luv from ScriptScript, that is a great idea! I quite like tea, and it'll give me extra incentive to not get swallowed by my bed when I get home after work (except when I'm working evening shift). ~Mouse |
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