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#60330 - 06/14/05 09:30 PM
Lower energy level
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Does anyone notice decreased energy level with age? Or is it age? Maybe I'm just lazy.
I guess I was once blessed with endless energy. I raised kids, attended college, held several jobs, ran a large business, wrote grants, painted, wrote plays and musicals, and dealt with all kinds of life traumas. And lots of times I did all of that at the same time.
Nowadays I can't seem to get the house cleaned. Today my only goal is to get to the lighting store for a new lampshade and I'm putting it off. At one time I was able to exercise my way to energy, but when I tried that last year, it not only didn't work, I wound up in the hospital for surgery to correct an old injury. Seems like the more I rest, the more rest I need. What is the problem? smile
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#60331 - 06/14/05 10:18 PM
Re: Lower energy level
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Smile, If you erased your name from your post, and put mine there, it would fit to a tee. That was until a few days ago.
Putting it off...that's what I found myself doing too. I became sooo comfortable with it. I am up at 6:AM and go to bed around 11 most nights. I have ALL day to myself and found myself doing less and less.
A few days ago I made a decision and so far I am sticking to it. Sometime during the day(mostly when I get sleepy or bored), I jump in the car and go somewhere, anywhere. Even if it's for a few minutes. When I come back I have a renewed energy. Then I tackle my list.It is written on little pieces of paper and I draw one out and JUST DO IT. i.e. clean kitchen, write short story, make Dr. appt, and so on. I had to do this or else I would spend my day moping around the house.
Try the 20 minute work-out. No not exercise...set your timer for 20 minutes and do "anything" for 20 minutes. If you have renewed energy keep going. If you don't set it for a 20 minute break and reset it 20 minutes later to do something else.(I have been doing this off and on too)
I think my problem is lack of "responsibilities" that you mentioned above. Kids, work, volunteering, swinging doors...I was Superwoman and loved every minute of it.
I think the empty nest allowed me time to relax, it was much needed, but I am well rested now. Just can't seem to get back into the swing of things and not sure if I want to.
I want something EXCITING happening in MY life again. I have a wonderful life, don't get me wrong. It is probably the first time in my life that I can do what I want when I want...I just don't know what it is yet.
I think there are times when we go from "Run Ragged" to "In A Rut". Not a bad thing if it is temporary.
I could go on and on, but my message is, I think I know where you are coming from.
You just got back from a wonderful trip too, it might be that decrease in excitement syndrome.(?)
I had to do what worked for me, it may or may not work for you but I thought I'd share. Hope this help, it helped me just by answering your post.
Luv and Hugs Andria
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#60336 - 06/15/05 03:40 AM
Re: Lower energy level
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Speaker, I started taking the B12 two days ago. pill form. Glad you posted about the liquid sublingual. I will try that when the pills are gone. I forgot to mention that Smiles. Now if I could find a memory pill.
Chatty, My Mom could jump over my head at 77 and if she hadn't been striken with an aneurysm (she lived too far from the hospital to be saved), she would have been like your Mom. I asked her about her energy one time and she said, "What am I supposed to do, hang around and wait to die?, I've got things to do, for Goodness sake." She was baking bread, knitting, quilt making, rug hooking etc. all the time.
I spend too much time on the computer I think. How about you ladies. Do you spend much time on it?
chick
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