YES! 🙂

I think a lot of people do, especially on rainy crappy days. Wish that I could offer a recipe to feel more motivated other than thinking "this too shall pass".

What works to get you out of it? Sometimes for me just setting my mind on one teeny goal like cleaning the kitchen or sending a card to a family member or actually getting myself to the gym makes me feel better once I've done it. Other times a venti carmel machiato with 2 extra espresso shots does the trick.

Today, case in point. It's our first big "storm" of the season in the American northwest. Everything is soaking wet, it's shade of gray #84 is Seattle, and the only thing I wanted to do was stay in bed with the sheets over my head. But nooooo, I had to get up, shower, trudge to work, and smile at my coworkers like everything is just hunky dory and that there is nowhere I'd rather be. Time for that third cup of coffee I think!

How you doing today, Pam?

When I just don't want to do anything, I don't make myself do anything. i plop down in front of a movie and let it ride...

I don't know a single person who hasn't looked at the giant To-Do list when they've gotten home from work and decided that they could put it off for another day. It's nice to take time every once in a while to "pull the covers over your head". I can totally relate with gingerleigh because I'm from the great Northwest as well and Seattle is going into the 6 months of gray, rainy, just want to cuddle up and forget the day kind of time. Enjoy some personal R&R, just don't stay there for weeks on end;). I think ginger is my doppleganger or something because she uses the same tricks - even down to the venti carmel macchiato w/ 2 extra shots to get through the day. You're definately not alone on this one!

Too much stress, too much work, too much crazymaking, too much listening to other people's problems, too much talking, talking about our own, too much walking around in circles chasing your own tail.....does catch up to you at some point....which usually results in mental, emotional and physical meltdown...the screen goes blank..right?

Exercise and play - can't stress it enough. Got to pop the cork on a regular basis or you'll be swimming around in a toxic septic tank and that pretty much makes you feel like - don't want to do anything but stare. Staring and vegging is fine - but....it's no replacement for a physical workout and play. And hey - whatever makes you sweat is your business. (smile)

I hardly miss a Saturday when I spend all morning primping: toenails polished, facial, hair, and my list-making, drinking some fine coffee. Making a list puts everything in perspective.

*smile* good for you, Pamgfu! 1dvsgirl, looks like tonight is a great night for pizza delivery... Paggliacci is running some killer specials... guess it's my night for indulgence!

Roasted garlic on pizza rocks, but ya know I'm paying for it today, and so are my coworkers...