any ideas to actually get me out of bed and get on with daily tasks that i’ve been struggling with
Thanks for sending this in 💛 Struggling to get up and get going happens to loads of people at different times – especially when motivation is low or the day feels a bit overwhelming
Here are a few ideas that might help:
🎵 Do one small thing to start: that could be playing music, sitting up, or opening your curtains – sometimes just getting started helps shift things
🎯 Break things into smaller chunks: rather than thinking about the whole day, just focus on one step at a time – like having breakfast then brushing your teeth
💧 Have a drink of water: it’s a small thing, but can help your body feel more awake
☀️ Get some natural light: even just opening a window or sitting by some sunlight can lift your energy a little
📋 Plan one or two things max: if a full list feels like too much, just pick a couple of things you'd like to do — and it's okay if the rest waits
🛏 Rest is valid too: if your body’s asking for a pause, that’s okay – you don’t have to be busy every minute to be doing alright
If this is something you’re finding hard a lot of the time, it’s totally okay to talk to someone about it – like a parent, teacher, or a school counsellor
You’re not alone in this and it can feel more manageable if you take it one small step at a time 💛
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