Hibernation?
I have a ton of work I need to get going on ...special orders from the summer shows, commissions, stock for the upcoming winter shows, Handpainted X-mas ornaments (I have a gallery already clambering for these, believe it or not!  )....and all I want to do is sleep!  Sleep, curl up on the couch with the pups, read, sleep some more  !
Anyone else have this problem? How do you snap yourself out of it? Usually, I just get to a point where panic finally sets in, and I get going...but this year, I cant afford to wait for that to happen. Getting outside does help...but we are having a very rainy, drippy fall. Eggbert actually looked at me on our walk today, like, "Mom...do we REALLY want to be doing this??!"  The sheepies are more than happy to stay in, curl up and sleep too! |
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ummmm....drink lots of coffee so you are so jittery you can't nap  |
| I know what you mean. I keep looking at the clock right now thinking "uuuuuhh....only 45 more minutes until I can go home." I have NO energy in the afternoons. Of course, that is all afternoons at work, not just the fall. I just want to sleep! zzzzzzzzzzz
Didn't you just finish with your art fairs? Maybe you should take a nice week or two of a break from all of your work before you dive into your new deadlines. Sleep and read and cuddle all you want until you feel refreshed! 
As far as how to snap out if, who knows. I take a multi-vitamin that supposed to increase energy, but I don't notice a difference. I work best under pressure too, when my deadline/exam/project is due right away, but I agree that's not the best method. Maybe have an afternoon latte? |
Amanda P wrote: ummmm....drink lots of coffee so you are so jittery you can't nap
I'm on my third cup so far today! Stiiiiiill sleepy |
| You might have a touch of SAD and get depressed as the daylight decreases. You can often beat this by using the full spectrum bulbs in a light source you keep close to you when you work during dark hours, but try to make those hours the ones immediately before sunrise or after sunset, simulating summer hours.
Exercise is another help. Just getting out there helps get the heart beating and blood moving. I understand you problem, all I want to do is nap during the afternoon.......I'm fighting it right now by being here! I should go feed the outside animals and collect trash........argh. |
| It's got to be hard to take a quick break refresh yourself when you live in Alaska because it's cold so many months out of the year ...or always raining! My mom didn't believe me for yearssssssssssssssss, but she finally took up walking and can't believe how much energy she has now! I'm so proud of her. She used to always complain about being tired and back problems, but now is a crazy lady (even going when it's raining or 100+).
My friends ask me to all kinds of things during the winter, and the second I hear "outside" ...I stop listening |
| Raven, I can relate as I've often wondered if I'm one of those people that suffer from SAD - Seasonal something disorder..
Dunno but I'm like a bear in the winters, those miserable grey rainy days we get on our Coast. I just want to crawl into bed when I get home from work. Getting up on those days is hard too. Marianne |
| I definately suffer from this, and it's rained nearly all summer here, I've had 2 DAYS in the sunshine all year, so I'm feeling like I never came out of hibernation.
It gets really serious as soon as it drops below 10 for me. I find it near impossible to get out of bed on those dark mornings, and I'm a morning person! The only thing that keeps me going in winter is the thought of Christmas, good job I don't live down under. I HATE the cold (well, being out in it) and the wet weather. Sorry I have no cure for you. Have a hot chocolate with a dash of brandy, get a good book and curl up with your sheepies.. the work can wait  |
| I want to see pictures of these handpainted Xmas ornaments. Please? |
BatonRougeSheepies wrote: I want to see pictures of these handpainted Xmas ornaments. Please?
As soon as I get off my lazy butt and make some, sure!
I'm actually (I think) shaking it off, at this point. The plan today is to clean out and organize our (many) sheds before snow flies. Spending all day outside will do me good
I've wondered about the SAD thing...its super common up here. The thing is, I don't feel depressed at all, just lazy and inert! |
| Do you hand paint any with sheepies on them? I am sure there would be a lot of interest in those |
| My husband is effected by SAD, and starts getting depressed this time of year. Its really hard on him, and of course, hard on me too. I happen to love this time of year, and feel the most energetic! We are all different. I suggest, actually taking a small nap. Your body may really need it to adjust. |
| I don't know Laruel taking more than a couple of hours for yourself might be habit forming.
You know you always get it together.  |
| You have had a hard go latley so just kick back and relax |
| I should have been born a bear. I do suffer from SAD and the short days are the hardest for me. I wish I had some advice but... |
I don't know how you do it. from reading all your posts you sound like you never relax I thought your brother was the energizer bunny I would of said take a vacation somewhere warm  |
rstevovich wrote: I don't know how you do it. from reading all your posts you sound like you never relax I thought your brother was the energizer bunny
I would of said take a vacation somewhere warm Whenever someone asks me what it takes to succeed as an artist, I always tell them: "Workaholism and a touch of OCD helps a LOT!" |
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