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writes:Not sure what is wrong...I have been feeling sad, lack motivation, and interest. I just want to watch tv all day except when I have to go to work. I have tons of things I need to get done in life, but I just sit on my couch and put it off. What can I do to get that excitement for life back and to stop this procrastination?Thank you. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 January 2013): Hello!I agree with try to reward yourself when you finish something.Aslo, something that helps me is putting my favorite songs on and singing at the top of my lungs (badly) but it helps my mood. Sometimes I get someone else to do it with me because I feel "forced to" Or I chastise myself mentally as in "If you do not do this you wont get that X goal I want!" and I guess off and do it.Also, if this persists, try to look into hypothyroidism. My mother ued to have it at your age, and she had no motivation for anything, not even getting up from the bed. So just that! :p Oh and yeah getting rid of the TV! I used to love some junk tv shows (big distraction from boring law books! ;) ... I switch my cable package to most basic one (for news, a few shoes here and there) and I have sooo much free time! :D
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reader, Sageoldguy1465 +, writes (6 January 2013):
 I used to procrastinate. In fact, about six months ago, I subscribed to a publication titled "Procrastinator's Monthly"....
I sent in my subscription information... and I'm STILL waiting for my first issue to show up!!!!....
Good luck....
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 January 2013): Thank you all so much for answering my tough question! Everyone of you who answered are geniuses to be able to give such great answers from just limited information. I really appreciate it!
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reader, person12345 +, writes (6 January 2013):
 When I first moved after college I couldn't afford cable on top of rent. The amount of extra time I gained from it was amazing and I haven't actually bothered to get TV. Now I get my favorite shows online or Netflix and only watch the stuff I really want. Plus no ads.
I love sitting on the couch being lazy and my boyfriend is the one constantly having to drag me out to do things and I'm always really glad I did in the end. The biggest motivator to do things is having done other things recently. My favorite thing is to take a class, and pay up front for it. That way you won't be tempted to skip out on it and it gets you out of your house regularly. Figure what you've always wanted to do or used to do and stopped. Maybe dancing, or acting, or art, or cooking to name a few. Just search on google and you'll find something. It is both social AND you'll learn things.
It will definitely help you feel better to have something going other than just getting up, going to work, and coming home.
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reader, justaguy71  +, writes (6 January 2013):
It's pretty hard isn't it sometimes? DO you have a boyfriend or married? Is that an incentive? Any interests? I think you just have to find out what you might be interested in? Have you ever wanted to travel? Change jobs to do something different? I'm sure everyone feels like you do at different times in their lives, its not the end of the world. WHat about family and friends? What was exciting before? Pretty hard question to answer unless you give a bit more info.
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reader, Hurttohell +, writes (6 January 2013):
Stop watching TV. I swear to god it's an addictive devil box.
My whole life I was a high achiever. Rarely slept. Got so much done. Had a business and a ton of hobbies.
My boyfriend introduced me to tv. I used to watch it only when really tired. (too tired to do anything else) or sick. Then I only worked to get by. Dropped lots of projects. Gave up a tv show and a book deal all to sit on my ass be depressed and watch tv. Its so addictive!
I recently stopped watching it. Its been super hard.
My energy is MUCH higher and I immediately started getting stuff done.
Tired. Exhausted. Depressed. Anxious.
Then you avoid life to watch someone elses and dont live your own. Its a bad scene.
Hollywood does everything they can to make TV addictive & rewarding.
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reader, Abella +, writes (6 January 2013):
 Procrastination can go hand in hand with some anxiety.
So this can be anxiety or even depression even if you think there is nothing in your life that could cause you to be anxious or depressed.
Visit your doctor and explain your symptoms. if you have anxiety or depression then a counsellor can help you explore that.
Consider visiting a Life coach to get you to set some goals.
One week goals.
One month goals
three month goals
and so on.
Write down your goals and be very specific.
Write down when you achieve your goals.
Reward yourself in some way every time you reach a goal.
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