It is an interesting thing to just force yourself to do something even when you don't feel like it @Claire-RO . Maybe I'll try and do that if I'm struggling with motivation.  ... View more

@Janine-RO quite possibly exercise helps. I just need the motivation to be more active.  ... View more

@RevzZ haha that is funny sorta to hear about that tennis player. Thanks for responding. The bed is definitely my favourite place to be. It is indeed so warm.    Well I think I am doing okay. I could be better though. I'd like to get a proper eating plan happenning though.  ... View more

@Taylor-RO yeah, I think I might need to contact my gp at some point. I haven't really tried that waking up strategy but I could give it a go. Unfortunately if I do get up early I end up napping partway through the day and that is simply becayse I get so tired that I can't do anything unless I nap. I actually get a headache unless I nap. It's wierd.  ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx I have only played the Plants vs zombies garden warfare game once. I don't have it anymore though.    Yeah, pokemon go is a great game to encourage exercise. I haven't been on the app in so long. I go through phases with that game.    Digital art looks amazing! That is something I want to get into again soon.  ... View more

Hey everyone - @xXLexi_Lou122Xx @missep @LCox1987 @Bubblycoco @Eagle    I love this thread. I'm a huge video game fan and I play across all different platforms.  Nintendo Switch, Pc, ps4 and xbox.    Some of my favourite games recently have been:   Splatoon 2 Minecraft Gwent Sims 4 Totally reliable delivery service Overcooked Slitherio Super Mario bros Mario Party Black ops III zombiez Plants vs Zombies Humans Fall Flat   These are all I can think of right now but my favourites are definitely Splatoon and Minecraft! ... View more

Hey @N1ghtW1ng . I like your post. I feel like it really resonates with me because I've been finding it so hard to have motivation to do even the simplest of things lately. I am out of work and have been at home bored out of my mind most days, sleeping in until midday or longer and this has been going on since end of march.    It isn't my fault that I have no job right now. I mean, before this covid situation I was working 3 casual jobs working 5 days a week most of the time. Financially I am okay because of Job Keeper but i feel so guilty with myself for spending most of my time sleeping or playing video games or generally just being in bed playing games on my phone.    I find I get motivation to get up out of bed when i have somewhere I need to be or things that have to get done. Yet right now there is nothing. I can't even seem to get up to do things that I want to do. And I feel so guilty for being lazy and I feel like I should be being more proactive like preparing my resume to apply for FT or PT work or exercising more and cooking.   I don't really know how to help you because I need help too. So I guess I just wanted to share my own experience and let you know that you're not alone with this motivation problem.    ... View more

@Maddy-RO yeah, the stress of covid and being so out of routine has put me in a lot of anxiety due to uncertainty and not being able to have access to my usual outlets hasn't helped either. I miss sport and going to work and seeing friends and eating out at restaurants. And we don't know how long this will go on for. I felt like I was managing okay though but this random anxiety and sense that something is wrong really gets to me. I haven't been able to get to sleep until 2 nearly 3 am most nights amd I've been getting up and out of bed around midday most days. :/  ... View more

Thanks @Janine-RO . I watched one of these youtube videos I really enjoy while exercising today. That gave me motivation which is great.    Something else has been bothering me though. I keep getting bad anxiety feelings in my chest and I don't know why and it is unpleasant. It feels like something is wrong when there doesn't seem to be any known trigger. It's quite bad tonight. I was tired and went to bed early for a change and yet it has been nearly 2 hours and I still can't sleep. It's frustrating.  ... View more

@Bre-RO I think the first one is getting up at a decent time cause at the moment I keep sleeping in super late and then not being tired at a reasonable bedtime.    The second would be exercise of some sort. I've been couped up in my bedroom playing video games almost all day and everyday and haven't really gotten out of the house much at all. I want to make my body tired so that I can sleep better at night and not be filled with all this energy.    And the other is to feel like I've been productive somehow. So whether that is cooking or cleaning or working on my resume.    I say I want all these things yet somehow I am finding it incredibly hard to start off even do little things without feeling agitated. :( It feels hard and it's only making me more frustrated with myself.  ... View more

Thanks @Maddy-RO . I did have a chat to him which I think will help. I'm still struggling with motivation though. It's effecting me with eating as well as getting up and doing things each day.  ... View more

I have only seen pub g on online videos @indieinsanus . Never really played the battle royal type games. I enjoy watching youtubers though. I've been playing alot of minecraft, skyrim, the sims4 and gwent. A mix of games!  ... View more

Thanks @Bre-RO and @Lacuna99 .    I played video games and read books and played card games with house mates. Just pc games mainly.  ... View more

I got up and ate and I've been playing a video game @Bre-RO . I also went outside to sit in the sun for a bit. I still feel a bit meh though.  ... View more

Hey peoples. Have you been playing any video games lately? Got any good suggestions? @N1ghtW1ng @Jeplar @YungFury_ @redhead @indieinsanus  ... View more

Hi @Jess1-RO . I'm just taking things day by day. Some are better than others. I have important financial things I need to sort out with possibily centrelink which is stressing me out. I just have to sit down at the computer and organise the paperwork.    I'm feeling a bit low right now. I haven't had the best of days today and I'm feeling pretty low. Hopefully this will improve.  ... View more

I love your ideas and really appreciate everyone's support @WheresMySquishy @xXLexi_Lou122Xx @Ronan-RO . I'm actually proud to say that I spent some time making a daily schedule and I spent about 30 minutes working on my resume which really helped. I will try to be kind to myself.    As you can tell from the time of this post that I am still having trouble sleeping. I know this is cause my pattern is out of wack and that's okay.    I'll talk more when I can. Thank you.  ... View more

Thank you @xXLexi_Lou122Xx . I don't know about what will motivate me to get up earlier. I normally get up when I need to be somewhere so it's hard because I don't need to be anywhere right now. I do like your suggestion on art though. I did some drawing the other day so maybe I will give that another try.    Hi @Ronan-RO . I'm not sure what I could put into a daily schedule at home but I guess it is worth trying to come up with a plan and stick to that. I start to feel agitated when I even think about working on my resume so that's going to be hard. Maybe real small steps at a time.  ... View more

Hey @xXLexi_Lou122Xx . So sorry I disappeared for a while. I have been so busy with work and life that I completely forgot to come on here.    I am glad you received some help! ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx okay, awesome! ... View more

Hi @dragon3 . I suppose for me I see the "balance of my life" as a representation of me being able to function. If I am out of balance then it may mean that my regular routines are out of wack such as my sleeping and eating habits, going to school or work and not attending my commitments. These things affect my emotional wellbeing as well such as my optimism and positivity, my self critical thoughts and being able to deal with mistakes, failure or things in my life going wrong.    A good healthy balance to me is being able to have and deal with experiences and emotions, whatever they may be and still be able to go about my every day life in a happy and productive way. Being able to set goals and stay motivated are clear indicators for me that I am having a healthy life balance.     I hope this helps.  ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx You are very welcome :)    That definitely does sound physically tiring for you :( take your time!    I could possibly help with the math as well by the way. Just make a thread and take a picture of the problem or something or tell me the unit you are doing and i could possibly help. I was okay at math in the lower years of high school. I quite enjoyed it!    I hope school was better today :)  ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx It is okay to feel how you feel. I can't speak for the teacher on why they may have done what they did, but it sucks how it impacted you.    Math is tricky. I had this one teacher who I would always go to for help at school.  ... View more

Hey @Panda-Lover2020 ! I can confirm that we are real people! I am a young adult and I have been using the forums for years. It is great to be able to chat and hear about peoples experiences and offer support as needed. It is normal to feel a bit hesitant of trust to people online and I think it is a healthy thing in regards to cyber safety, hence all personal details are kept private.    I am sorry you must feel isolated with no one to talk to about being bullied. I agree with other users who have posted about the helplines and informatiom you can gather from this site.    We can also ne here just to chat things through if you need :)  ... View more

I think a huge benefit to maintaining a healthy life balance is that it helps you in many aspects of your life. It helps me to stay motivated and keep on track with the pleasures and goals I have in my life. It enables me to better handle challenges I am faced with and cope with the struggles, ups and downs of day to day life. I also think it can help you succeed and see a better version of yourself. I know this because when my life was out of balance I did not feel like I was the person I wanted to be. But when things are in balance then I feel a better sense of control and optimism over my life. I can see the positives and have happiness in the little thinfs without getting caught up in all the negative emotions. I think this is so important.  ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx Yes - it is pretty annoying when a teacher frustrates us. Sometimes we are just not in the mood. I wonder why your math teacher was frustrating you? If you feel like sharing that.    Enjoy your swim. I need to clean my room!  ... View more

Hey @Panda-Lover2020 . It is so brave of you to reach out and I want to welcome you to the forums. =)   Gosh - being bullied at school is really awful! Would you like to tell us more about this? I am wondering if you have been able to have courage to reach out to a school teacher or family member? Is anyone supporting you through this tough time?    We are here for you!  ... View more