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25 Aug 2021 08:15 AM
25 Aug 2021 08:15 AM
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Hi @MDT ,
You know what? I'm usually a very resilient and positive person, but this lockdown is making things drab.
I spoke to my mentor at work yesterday, and she said that there's research out there to show that the cumulative effects of COVID lockdown over the 6 lockdown here in Melbourne has caused people to slump this time round....
So there we go... we're not alone.
I was reflecting on why I felt so average this time round, and couldn't think why. Now I know.
I can't do much in terms of changing the pandemic, but I can change how I react towards it. So this far, I'm maintaining sleep, healthy eating, excercise, and scheduled in extra appointments with my formal sports.
Thats about all I can really do.
@MDT , we're all in this storm together. But our boats look different - take the raft or choose the cruise liner.
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25 Aug 2021 08:36 AM
25 Aug 2021 08:36 AM
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Hey my friend @MDT
I am sorry you're struggling. I hate reading when you're like this 😞
Pls know yoiu are a great guy who has lots of talent
yes this lockdown is horrible, the loss of connection with others, seeing things, doing stuff - it really sucks
here i am in lockdown 6 and it's really affecting everyone more so with this one I feel
but we can get through this
hugs my friend xxxooo
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25 Aug 2021 09:37 AM
25 Aug 2021 09:37 AM
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I felt like you do earlier in the year. I was loving my Tafe subjects but i had no way to apply the lessons information so it was a slog to get anything done. What i ended up doing was looking for volunteer work that incorporated what i was trying to learn.
Now i have a new bunch of people to talk to that have similar interests as me, and not feeling alone when doing the work, as made me more motivated. I can reach out, talk about what i have learnt and get fresh perspectives with others.
Is volunteering for a cause aligned with your uni subject something you might consider and would it make you feel more motivated if you were connected to others who share that same interest?
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25 Aug 2021 10:01 AM
25 Aug 2021 10:01 AM
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thank you for your words and encouragement
I am trying - that's probably worth remembering. I haven't given up. It feels like I should sometimes tbh but i guess i havent so far and that's a testament to something at least.
Gonna just do whatever comes today. Idk anymore. Gonna be strategically late for my meeting so it isn't awkward at the start.
I can sense many of us are in the same boat re: covid and such.
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25 Aug 2021 10:01 AM
25 Aug 2021 10:01 AM
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I like that idea a lot. I'm going to need to look into that through seek. I can add that to my task list.
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25 Aug 2021 11:25 AM
25 Aug 2021 11:25 AM
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Hey there. Sorry to hear you're struggling. I don't know you well (even through the forums) but you seem like a resilient person, important to this community...
Overall, definitely not a loser!
But yeah, even without your other problems at the moment- boredom sucks 😞
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25 Aug 2021 06:24 PM
25 Aug 2021 06:24 PM
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Trying my best despite all the crap being tossed at me by others
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25 Aug 2021 06:25 PM
25 Aug 2021 06:25 PM
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25 Aug 2021 06:51 PM
25 Aug 2021 06:51 PM
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today was okay
thought it would be better than it was. Work has become a slog. For so many reasons. I'm really bored of it
I miss the normal world
will watch some olympics tonight
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25 Aug 2021 09:26 PM
25 Aug 2021 09:26 PM
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Hope you found something in the Paralympics to watch. I must try to remember to watch some tomorrow!
Me off to bed now. Have a good night
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