How do you find the energy to actually do things? (hexbear.net)

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I find that I have absolutely no energy to do anything besides get high after work. I go to the gym, do like 1 pullup and I am fucking destroyed, and I’m not the most out of shape person in existence despite my job being a desk job (for the most part). I don’t go out, I have no friends partially because I moved to a new place 6 months ago.

Please no ‘you don’t’ or ‘welcome to life under kkkapitalism’, only false promises.

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[-] InternetLefty@hexbear.net 13 points 4 days ago

Fix your sleep habits, and start exercising regularly is the short story. That helps immensely.

The big issue is that it's more of a mental game at first, before you develop the habits otherwise. Try to be self compassionate and face your frustrations instead of ignoring them. Focus on saving your mental energy for productive things and not unhealthy mental behaviors like ruminating and self criticism. Compartmentalize and have some goals. This all requires time and mental energy though, so I guess that's the true step zero - find some time when you have the energy and make a plan.