Having Little To Do Causing Problems...

[WorkAtHomeGal]

While waiting to hear back from jobs I keep getting this uneasy feeling and its really eating away at me. The last 2 days I have done very little online for my online income earning that I do. But to make matters worse a lot of sites I was using just don't have the work they use to or are lacking because it is summer. It also is insanely hot here in my part of Canada which also is messing with how I am feeling I think. Last couple of days I have overslept plus ended up in bed because I just couldn't do anything and slept more. I really hate when I get this way...


I always think okay time to cheer yourself up... Take a walk... Go get a coffee... Visit your friend who has been nagging you to hang out for 3 days but you keep avoiding him. Be productive. But then it happens this feeling comes over me where I get very angry or sad and just seem to shutdown from anything but those feelings and they, well they wreck my day basically so I end up sleeping to make the pain go away or laying in bed with my eyes closed.


I have been applying to a lot of jobs in my area but I am noticing the job bank is recycling the same jobs over and over which is weird. And online too. I keep getting rejection emails for online jobs it really hurts. And having nothing call me for an interview hurts to. Yes I have my boyfriend and he tries very hard to be understanding but sometimes he isn't and we fight about money which causes more anxiety and stress.


I hate that we need money to get by... I am trying to leave like a minimalist as much as I can and anyone who knows me in person knows I don't spend money unless needed. It is all just starting to really weigh me down in a big negative way. Everyone keeps saying hold on things will get better. Its been months and nothing has got better. I needed to vent sorry. And the most annoying thing is when I think I should play a video game or something I end up feeling guilty and won't because it doesn't make me money. I don't know what to do with myself. :/

 

[John Snort]

WorkAtHomeGal, the worst that could happen already has happened. And now it is time to stop worrying about not having enough to do and use all the free time you have to try other things you wouldn't have previously because you were busy. I suggest that you register on as many outsourcing sites as you can: freelancer.com, upwork.com, elance.com andothers. As these sites always have numerous jobs listed every day, I'm sure that you can easily get a new online job that will earn you some decent money while you try to get a full time job.

 

[hades_leae]

While waiting to hear back from jobs I keep getting this uneasy feeling and its really eating away at me. The last 2 days I have done very little online for my online income earning that I do. But to make matters worse a lot of sites I was using just don't have the work they use to or are lacking because it is summer. It also is insanely hot here in my part of Canada which also is messing with how I am feeling I think.

I feel the same way, I noticed that many of the websites that I try to make money online is just short in work, and I eventually felt like it was because it was summer as this is when I noticed I was not able to make as much money as I was before summer hit. I also hate that we need money to get by in life, but I better understand why we need it now, we created a society where everything i monetized, and you can only get everything you want and need for money. That is the way this society works, the whole international community actually.


A good movie that presents a way of life where the people do not need money to get by is "The Village" Really good movie, you should watch the trailer.

 

[Alex]

I know how you feel, and summer is always harder when you feel you ought to be doing something. What I tend to do is have a clear out (which is useful) and sell items or give a way things I don't need. I also do a bit of cooking so I am doing something useful and freeze things or bake cookies and put them in a jar.


It breaks up the day, or do a course online from edX or Coursera as they are free and when you do go to college it can help you get back into studying quicker. They do some courses on grammar and how to write essays. I have some links to other courses so PM me if there is anything in particular you are looking for.

 

[pwarbi]

Everyone is going to feel down or have a lack of motivation sometimes, but that's OK, it happens to people who have full time job, as well as others who just work from home and it's something that we know will in time pass. I'm sure we've all had days when we've woke up and had a lot of plans for the day, do our work, go shopping, visit friends, even chores around the house and then when we do eventually sit down we feel like we've had a productive day and so feel better about ourselves.


On the flip side, we get days where we just have no motivation to do anything and they're the days when we have to give ourselves a kick up the a**e and make ourselves get things done. When dealing with depression that's obviously easier said than done, and I know from experience, but simply laying in bed all day and doing nothing will only make things worse. Even if all you do that day is get up, have a shower and go for a walk, you will feel better than if you just did nothing.

 

[Robilas]

Well, if you work at home summer is probably the worst part of the year. It's insanely hot and there is a lack of demand. This means that there is less work to do and you are less motivated. The next step is obiously falling in depression.


Now first of all keep in mind that it won't last for a long time, but only a few months. So try as hard as possible to be active and productive in this short period, while also saving money. It's not easy, but you need to force yourself and wait for better times.

 

[WorkAtHomeGal]

John Snort - Indeed. I have had 2 jobs at Freelancer before but I also ran into a lot of lies and scams from posters. I will try and get more profiles up on other sites too. Worrying like I am is not doing me any good. I need to keep busy.


hades_leae - Yes it is very frustrating. I wish I could enjoy summer but I can't seem to. I don't like the heat so with it being as hot as it is, it is adding to a negative mood it seems. I never heard of this movie but I will check it out, thanks.


Alex - Wow really Coursera has free courses? This would be good actually as it would help me get my mind somewhere else too. Well one thing I really need to do is my dishes letting them sit in the sink for 4 days is not going to make things better that is for sure. I also have a couple errands to do which will get me outside of the house which is okay.


pwarbi - I was pretty scared this morning that I wouldn't be able to get up but I did. I am up... I plan to get ready for the day and go out. Fridays are awful for going to the store but I am forcing myself to do it.


Robilas - That is the plan. Today I at least don't feel like I did yesterday so I will use this time to be productive and save where I can.


Thanks all for the feedback this has lifted my spirits some and I slept well thankfully which also has me in not as bad of mood which is helping.

 

[beautifullybree]

I agree with you. It feels hard to justify anything that's fun and doesn't pay. Especially when you're broke. I've also noticed the work I was originally doing slowed down more than 50%. I've went from having 5 tasks to having 1. Its extremely hard and I already wasnt making enough, even with my 5 tasks. So how could I possibly make it with just 1? I do think worrying doesn't help us much, but geeze its hard not to worry.

 

[kgord]

Workathomegal, maybe you can use this downtime to get additional training or education as well. I know that costs money, but there are some free courses that are offered and online courses don't cost much. I am kind of in the same boat as you are, but this situation is a little more complicated..as I do have a good education, and have had a variety of high paying jobs, but my work track record isn't that great. I am not quite sure what I am going to do with myself, but I want to get out of here...where I am not house poor!

 

[WorkAtHomeGal]

beautifullybree - Yeah that is just it... Stuff I was doing online has slowed down a lot its really upsetting me. Now I need to ask my boyfriend if he can pay my half of internet. Its either that or my phone bill. The most annoying thing is how much I have downgraded everything to save money yet it feels like nothing is changing quickly enough. I got our internet in a promotion for 6 months to save money and we have the slowest speed in the area. We don't have cable and my phone is downgraded with no data and everything and its still almost $50 a month... So annoying. Eating out less, and everything and no changes. Well I guess my boyfriend is saving money at least but its frustrating having to tell him "Oh sorry I don't have my rent again..." I even started applying to jobs outside of town up to 1 hour of driving away if the wage is okay. Maybe in the fall I will get a job who knows. This summer unable to get a job really blows though.


Kgord - I thought my dad was going to be putting me through college but I think that is off the table since my mom gifted me a car they bought second hand that they do not like... I am trying to sell my old car and all the cash from that will go to him but no success yet. The car I am selling is a piece of crap so I will be shocked if I can get anyone to buy it. I have told everyone who contacted me what it needs though so it isn't like I am lieing to them. On another thread of mine I think someone mentioned Edx and Coursera. I spent a little time looking up Coursera today to see what I could find about it. I am going through a bankruptcy as well so options for school may be limited because of that.

 

[StillStanding]

Some great advice here already. The clear out would be a great start, get rid of your clutter, maybe make some money in the process. Then start a fresh with better feelings.

 

[WorkAtHomeGal]

Some great advice here already. The clear out would be a great start' date=' get rid of your clutter, maybe make some money in the process. Then start a fresh with better feelings.[/quote']
Indeed the clutter really needs to go there is no need of it being such a mess here all the time. Not sure about money in the process though with not wanting to really deal with people. But we shall see.