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Listen to your body and trust a routine

I’ve had periods where I’ve really struggled with this too. Before I give my rec, I want to emphasize that I think we all experience cycles in our behavior where we “make progress” (whatever that means for you!) and then we don’t - and that’s really okay. I would start by figuring out if your body is physically okay. Lethargy/fatigue is a biological response to a lot of different things and it may be the result of unexpected health stuff! So don’t discount a doctor’s visit. But mental health/stress really contributes to this for me, and it is often the biggest thing that breaks my healthy routines. This is where the loop comes in: healthy routines combat stress, but stress breaks up healthy routines. So that first day you start the healthy routine cycle is really important! For me healthy routines start with good sleep hygiene. If you’ve been rotting in bed a lot and your sleep cycle is screwed, re-establishing that may be difficult. I would recommend supplementing your body with physical movement - preferably something rigorous (for your level) but also gives you joy!! No boring gym time - do whatever gives you endorphins. Consistent activity is really key for your body to not fall into a doom loop. And lastly, do the things you need to do to combat your stress. Set yourself up so that you feel you are taking meaningful steps towards progress. Start with the small stuff and don’t discount them!!! Often the small tasks are the ones that break us because they seem innumerable (for me it’s always been folding laundry). But just remember, every small thing you do is progress and that will build your momentum. I believe in ya! You have the power to change this, slowly but surely.

@nadster

May 13, 2024

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Routinery app

im a very lazy girl with problems focusing lol. routinery lets me set up a routine with lil timers so I can make sure I do what I need to do && I usually am in the zone enough to do something extra (eg tidy every night for 5 min). it incentivizes doing the routine daily but doesn’t penalize you if you skip or cut short any of the tasks!

@lynnnnie

Mar 13, 2024

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Routine

i usually start with ordering delivery food. that way i don't need to cook and i also need to get out of bed to take it from the courier. in the waiting time i take a quick shower, brush my teeth and thinking about what tasks and deadlines i have at the moment and which of them are more important. then i have breakfast and put something on the background to watch, usually it is "The Big Bang Theory" or "Brooklyn 99". I've watched them a million times so i won't be deeply interested but i also have something that kills the silence and don't make me go back into my head. I also take my meds and mark this in my tracker Then i open my work tools, starting with Notion and Figma. I'm planning the day, all tasks that have to be done on laptop and another that require to go outside. If i can't make myself do any work, i turn on Britney Spears — Work Bitch. It usually helps but if i still can't do work, I'm doing anything else. I'm finding references for projects, planning the rest of the week, sending CV to different positions, all that kind of stuff. Or if i have time, i put on some nice clothes and go to work outside at the cafe or library. In the evening i have supper, clean up the mess i little bit and go to bed. The trick is to do everything like a robot, just get into routine with the empty head. It always helps me to get things done

@krawleek

Aug 24, 2024

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girl with fish - FEEBLE LITTLE HORSE

i listen to this album and after nearly every song think “this is literally the best song ever” the starting trio of freak/tin man/steamroller is so incredible

@wmd

Oct 2, 2024

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i feel love - donna summer

it's boutta be a donna summer summer

@wmd

May 28, 2024

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big miss steak

first photo in my camera roll, saved from tumblr in 2012. absolute classic and i still think of this all the time

@wmd

Feb 24, 2025