I've noticed that in recent months it takes me hours to get started on work each day. Like, I might try to start at 7:00 but I'm not really getting much done till like 10:00 or 11:00. It's a problem since I'm paid piecemeal and not hourly, so the sooner I start the sooner I get done (and I want to be done as soon as possible). But I find that I spend so much time screwing around in the morning. Eventually I do get going and I'm pretty focused. But the first few hours are rough. Every day I kick myself for not getting started sooner, and every day I repeat it.
It's not depression. I do (relatively) enjoy the work I do. My current theory is I'm just majorly sleep deprived (I have little kids), so my brain is kinda mush and unfocused when I wake up. Curious if anyone has any ideas or if you have something similar going on.
Firstly, :soviet-heart:
Secondly, it may be depression. Depression isn’t just “not loving” your work. It’s a mental disease that takes many forms. It might be best to talk to a professional about it.
Thirdly, it could absolutely be sleep deprivation. Do you get 7-8 hrs of sleep? How’s your diet? Do you get enough exercise? Have you experienced additional stress recently? There could be a number of factors.
Lastly, :soviet-heart: