I'm feeling the same, Satine, and I don't have the excuse of pain in my legs.

I am not sure what my problem is but I can't seem to do the things that need to be done.
Same here. I'm sure a part of it is S.A.D...see below.

I'm sure it would help too if I ate better and slept better (NO TV running all night), etc.

Hang tuff...better days are coming.

Here is a link that might be useful: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

There's a great saying I've repeated to myself often: Energy comes from knowing what to do.

If I'm faced with a pile of "stuff," for instance, and I don't have a clear idea of where to put it or how to deal with it, I will likely get stuck. Or if I have too many things to do, especially if they have deadlines, I might feel overwhelmed.

My best advice is to decide what really needs to be done and what can be let go. Then choose a job you know you can do relatively easily, and start on that. Once you begin, it gets easier to keep going.

Good luck with this, Satine!

You aren't alone, Satine. I'm so far behind with the baking I may be making cookies next August! Yet, like you, here I sit at the computer. My kitchen floor needs a good cleaning, I need to make two batches of fudge, Mexican wedding cookies and bourbon balls. Also, figure out what's for dinner and put the folded laundry away, clean the bathrooms, too. That's what I recall off the top of my head. I'm sure there's more.

I don't know if it would help your legs, but I've been having bad lower back pain if I stand too long. One day it got so bad I took two Aleve and within an hour the pain was gone for the whole day and part of the next.

I think I need a good swift kick in the pants to get me going :-)

I have things that 'should' be done, but only because I put that burden on myself. I can still see my floors, the furniture is where it's supposed to be, I don't Christmas shop and make far less candy than I used to - I'm in good shape.

I choose to believe I'm where I'm supposed to be, and with my blinders on, can't see all the things 'others' might think I need to do. I'm relaxed, chilled out. I just got home from church and I'm content.

Thanks to all for the encouraging words and as they say misery loves company! I did get moving a bit and accomplished a few things. Now if you can magically make the card I have lost appear you'll have my everlasting thanks. I needed a special card for my daughter as Dec. 25 is her first anniversay of living clean and I looked for a really long time for just the right one. I had it in my hand and walked into the dining room to wrap some gifts and now it is nowhere to be seen. I didn't throw anything away while wrapping other than hangers and clothing tags. Where can it be?? Best to everyone. Patti 43 you certainly have alot on your plate-good luck. Satine

Every year, I am the same. I seem to have lost my enthusiasm for Christmas prep as my kiddies have grown up--that's a little sad and silly! I too have pain, and must remember to take some Advil so it doesn't bother me as I attempt to start wrapping. My dh has taken over the cookie duties but is having to talk the dds into helping him--in years past they were more enthusiastic about it. I think I also get depressed that the house gets messed up and dirty easily with everyone home, and I don't have time to clean it; I'm not a clean freak by any stretch! And yes, I miss the sunshine right now. Satine, I have absolutely nothing to complain about and I'm having a tough time too. Please accept my warmest congratulations to your daughter on her one-year anniversary!!!! If you don't mind my asking, do you have a new grandchild yet?

Good luck in getting all your chores done. Patty, I too need a good, swift kick in the pants. (My dad used to say that and he's been gone for a longgggg time--makes me smile to read it.)

I've been "stuck" all year. LOL I have cooking to do...was going to clean yesterday but didn't so now I have to clean, too. (I hate cleaning which is part of the problem.) It all seems to get done when it has to. I like that you're crossing off the list things that don't really have to be done. Don't look for the card and it will turn up. Don't sweat the small stuff and have a Merry Christmas.

My Mantra is and has been for years since I have felt this way also~~Do Everything that is Needed and as Little as Possible'~~~I love list and always add things I have already done, so I can cross them off first, making it look like I have at least done something, cross things off your list that really do not matter. As for cleaning my mom always taught me not to worry about floors and small stuff, no one notices and you have to do them again when everyone leaves. I clean the 2 bathrooms folks will use, always have the kitchen clean since DD's will be cooking their things.

You can aways pretend clean~~~pick up stray things in a room~~throw them in the closet, even under the bed ~who cares it looks clean;) Make the beds poof looking good;)

What we have to do ladies since we are all aging and getting a bit tired of all the fuss, is make it all manageable~~do pot luck, have others make the cookies~~I assign things to my girls for them to bring~~~I buy gift cards for the adults, a gift to open and an ornament esp pick for them~I am on the look out all year long for things, makes it easier in the end.

Yesterday I played loud music and danced while cleaning and prepreping the food~~~YUP by bed time my leg hurt and my lower back, I take Turmeric for it~~Motrin if it will not go away~~curled up in bed with a good book and I am done!

The family will never know what I had on my list and did not do~~~they just want to be home and with us;)

So give yoursefl a break and change Christmas around so you can dance and read a book;)

NAMASTE (the spirit in me bows to the spirit in you)

Satine, I need to add that I was stuck like most of you and still do get that way~~~I have been in Yoga/Spiritual therapy for 2 years now and have learned to 'take a deep breth and just 'let it go'~~~it is impowering to me to have let so much of what has kept me 'stuck' go. Everyday I feel more myself and the person I want to be and most of all relaxed!

So if I come off a bit out of touch or off the mark, this is why, but I am not out of touch. I have just been there where you are and now I am here getting to where I want to be;)

Thanks for putting things in perspective a bit. I know that the important thing is that family will be together.
sjern, not yet but plans are in place and even though I won't get to know my grandchild I have total peace of mind knowing that he is going to become part of a wonderful loving family who is anxious to add him to their family. Satine

Oh, what a selfless and beautiful sacrifice your daughter is making! I hadn't realized that as I don't get to read as often as I used to, and I'm sorry if I was being nosy.

So far I have gone to church, done the dishes and am now eating lunch. :-) Not so good in accomplishing much, but next I will get going with the wrapping. The housework will be sketchy and I hope I won't be crazy-busy tomorrow as I usually am on Christmas Eve. Kudos to you, Yogalady, and good for you, Satine on getting started--sometimes that's the hardest part. The card is most likely under something else that was put down, or perhaps slipped from the spot where you set it. It shall be found! What a nice thing to give your Dear Daughter. Hang in there!

Thank goodness, I have 99% of the stuff wrapped. Sitting here, on the computer, got the dishes done and watching it snow--since early this morning. Probable will end up with about 4 inches or more and temp is 3 above. I too need to start on paper work, but will get to it soon.

Satine, you gave me the boost that I badly needed. So did everyone else who posted they are in the same boat. I thank you very much--if you hadn't posted I wouldn't have gotten as much done as I did.

Hope you have a very Merry Christmas--and I really, really hope you find the card for your daughter.

Found it!!! I looked once again through the bin of wrapping and tissue paper and there was the card. I was so relieved. Once I got started today I got quite a bit done. Went to Marshall's for two last gifts and went to a nice get together at a former coworkers home. Im tired and finished for this evening unless I find the energy to wrap the last few gifts. Tomorrow morning Im hitting the grocery store and hopefully do a quick vacuum of the house. I hope you all have a wonderful blessed Christmas. Satine

I just love it when I see the KT rally 'round one another! Sure cheered ME up! Happy Christmas, one and all.

I have left so much to the last minute. I have a list and keep adding things and crossing things off. At least I got the two bedrooms cleaned up for guests. I still have to do the bathrooms, although they are kind of half way done, they just need a few swipes. I haven't wrapped a thing. Tomorrow I must get to the bank and stop at one store for some last minute items.

My bedroom is a total mess and if people will be upstairs, then I've got tot straighten that up, too.

Oh well, what happens, happens and what doesn't, doesn't. Right now I need to sit on the sofa for awhile.

I think it will take a stick of dynamite to get me unstuck. I am really short on energy these days, out of breath a lot of the time, my asthma is acting up, and struggling just to keep things together. It is a minimalist Christmas this year. DS and BIL are coming tomorrow for an early Christmas and here I sit instead of decorating and cleaning the house. DH is in a lot of pain and having increasing difficulties walking so he only does what he can and the rest is up to me. He does the cooking though or we would be eating tv dinners. I rarely cook.

I admit to being depressed. This has been a tough year for me. I'm counting on next year being better and getting my act together. We have too much "stuff" in the house and it is time to do a massive cleanout. Having less clutter will be a good start. Spring cleaning is going to start on boxing day this year.

Next year give yourself a Christmas present ladies. Have someone come in and clean your house just before Christmas. You will be so much more relaxed! Mine got done on Friday and now I don't have to worry about it. We are going to a movie and dinner today and then tomorrow golfing in the afternoon and Lasagna dinner after golf with some friends. Going to make a cake today and put the lasagna together so all I have to do after golf tomorrow is put it in the oven. My daughter and grands were planning to come, but can't now until Jan. so no big meal for me to cook this time.

"I hear ya sistah!!!!" This is depression and I know exactly how you feel! Glad to hear you were able to get going on your chores! It seems like once you can get going then it's OK but it's the getting going part that's REALLY HARD!

I'll bet it was finding the card that really got you going! I'm so glad you found it, Satine. Sounds like you're doing much better with all the chores, etc. I got going after reading this and need to continue today--off to the stores in a minute for last minute present or two and groceries. I'm relieved that we go to friends' for Christmas dinner. Merry Christmas, Satine!

Heather, I'm so sorry life is tough for you right now. Do you have a live tree in the house? My sister has bad asthma and finally, after way too many years, got fake trees. It's made a lot of difference for her. I'm sorry your dh isn't feeling well and that you have to do most of the work. I hope you can find a little joy in the day tomorrow. May it be a much better New Year for you!

I think it was knowing Satine wasn't alone that got her going--I know it sure worked for me. I admit I had to look at my list a little more realistically and delete some things. One can only do so much. (Especially when "one" hasn't been sleeping all that well.)