September 21, 2009

ONE BIG FUNK

Do you ever find yourself in a funk that you just can't seem to shake?

Here lately I can't seem to find things that make me happy. Sure, my boys playful smiles and silly sayings always bring me joy but everything else is just lost on me right now.

I can't keep my house clean, can't keep up with my huge list of projects, I don't even want to talk about the laundry. I have so much I want to do and yet get nothing done. I can't even account for what I am doing with my time. Where has the day gone, what did I do today?

I guess I am just frustrated with myself because I can't seem to find that drive that use to accomplish so many things in any given day. Instead, I watch the tumble weeds of dog hair float across the floor and the dishes begging to be loaded into the dishwasher. Strange thing is this is not me, I am a clean freak. Can't stand to see dog hair anywhere, dishes in the sink is just a no-no in my house and yet I look around and just sigh....

How do I find my drive again?

11 Comments Welcome:

Teri said...

Do not do not do not beat yourself up. I was there when my kiddies were very young. When I look back at the pictures from then - the ones that I have finally been able to stick in albums because I was too freakin' tired - I write little notes like, "sorry, kids." I cannot believe the piles of dishes in the background. I would never do that now. And forget about the laundry. I am too embarrassed to even mention how it used to be.

When you are living in the moment with the little ones, that sometimes just takes everything you have. That's okay. Love those babies. You'll get your mojo back. I promise.

September 21, 2009  
Heatherlyn said...

Sometimes I get in a funk.

Once, after my last baby was born, I was in a perma-funk but also had anxiety and it made it difficult to eat because it would upset my stomach. So I went to my doctor and demanded something to be able to at least eat! She put me on a low dose of lexapro. Within a few days I felt normal again. Within 6 weeks I didn't even need to take it any more. But I confirmed to me that sometimes women are in a funk and there is a real chemical reason why and we are not imagining it.

More often now, if I'm in a funk it's because I'm not feeling very well and I feel tired. Lack of energy affects me a lot. If I have energy I get things done. Without it, I get so little done.

I think most women have felt what you are feeling. I hope you are able to get some strength and get out of it!

September 21, 2009  
T Rex Mom said...

I think we all have those days. I am definitely lacking motivation today despite the fact that I have a million items on my to do list.

September 21, 2009  
Mommy Cracked said...

I hear you. I can't even think straight enough to blog. I wonder if it's Seasonal Affective Disorder? (SAD) In any case, I do hope you get to feeling like yourself again real soon. ((hugs))

September 21, 2009  
Muthering Heights said...

I have post-partum depression...very funky.

I think you will find your drive soon...you may just have to wait it out. :)

September 21, 2009  
Jenn(ifer) said...

Oh dear, Yes! I do know exactly how you feel. I've felt like that for months. I'm so upset w/ myself for allowing weight to creep back on. I'm so upset that I can't find the motivation to get it off either. I'm so busy that I feel like nothing is EVERY accomplished. Oh how I know what you're talking about!!! I guess I'm not much help here, but its just nice to know that someone else out there understands the same feelings I'm going through :) (((HUGS))))

September 21, 2009  
Brandi said...

Oh let me tell you...this is an ongoing battle with myself! I am trying really hard to get everything cleaned up, and to keep it that way, but one day I get a lot done (yesterday) and the next I don't get anything accomplished (today).

My biggest problem is the internet. But I can't exactly tell you how to get your mojo back...if you figure it out, let me know! :)

Oh and the cakes...I am excited to see the pictures! I haven't even made it to the library yet to even look. But I have been thinking about Christmas! :)

September 21, 2009  
Brandi said...

Oh I wish we lived closer to each other! Then we could learn this cake decorating business together! It's always more fun to do things like that together, I think! :) One of my other bloggy friends said that if you have a hobby lobby near you, then you could possibly take a cake decorating class from them...and you can find 40% off coupons from their website.

September 22, 2009  
Caitlin said...

Ugh- I have been feeling this same way too! Glad to know that I'm not alone! Maybe it is the change of seasons or something? I just can't shake it!

September 22, 2009  
LT said...

Oh man, I do know what you mean! All I want to do is hang out and get nothing done (I don't want to talk laundry either). Maybe it is the chance of seasons? I hope you get your grove back soon, and hang in there girl!

September 22, 2009  
Serendipity is Sweet said...

I know how you feel! Sounds like many of your other readers do too. It makes me feel a little better that I'm not alone, but sad that so many women suffer with this. I'm sure men do too, but that's a whole other blog, right? LOL.

I wish I had a solution for you. My mom always tells me to do something nice for myself when I'm feeling that way. But, even that takes motivation!

Hang in there. Hugs :)

September 23, 2009  

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