"I'm Not in the Mood"

[so lucky]

Do you ever let a perfectly gorgeous gardening day go by without lifting a hoe, just because you feel lazy, or are cranky, or your back hurts? I know full well that being outside and active is a cure for all that bothers you, but sometimes I just don't want to. Maybe I just want to wallow in misery inside? Do I need a kick in the pants, or a Prozac? (or both?)

 

[Nyboy]

Nope nothing wrong with feeling that way every now and then. Problem would be feeling that way for days at a time.

 

[digitS']

Yeah.

I have said on here that if living things aren't going to suffer from me doing nothing. I won't work. It has a real large measure of truth.

So, I have set myself up for allowing living things to suffer and then I've got all the anxiety and motivation I need!!!

I mean, whaddya gonna do?! The poor dears!

Steve

 

[so lucky]

Yes, even at my worst, I always have time and energy to take care of my chickens.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I'll just say that some days I'm more effective and efficient than others. But, yeah, the animals don't suffer. There are limits.

 

[hoodat]

Where I was raised only after the animals were fed, watered and bedded down did we sit down at the supper table.

 

[digitS']

Hey.

You can apply the same thinking to plants.

Certainly, you can apply it to family.

Better apply it to yourself.

Steve

 

[StonyGarden]

I feel the same way today. It was all I could do to get the chicks outside this morning.

 

[baymule]

Everybody deserves a lazy day sometimes. Enjoy!

 

[journey11]

Usually I retreat to the garden when I am not in the mood to do housework. If I am stressed or in a bad mood and don't know what else to do with myself, I like to go pull weeds. I like the orderly feeling I get after clearing them out. It makes the rest of my day feel a little more sane.

Occasionally I have trouble getting started on something in the garden if I feel like it is too big and I don't know where to start. Are you maybe feeling overwhelmed by how much you have to do out there right now?

All else fails, you could go scratch a few wildflower seeds into the dirt. They will come up and mostly take care of themselves and give you some cheerful color to enjoy later.