Ask HN: What do you do when you are lethargic?

Sometimes - like today - I am not interested in anything. I just feel lethargic. I walk around, try to sleep, try to work, try to lift some weights... nothing works. I'm just bored. I play computer games and feel bad for wasting time that I could use to build my startup, do sports, plan a holiday or whatever. But I simply find no energy for any of these tasks.

I know that in a day or two I will be full of energy again. Maybe even later on today. But these lethargic moments come often. Once every few days I guess. Any Ideas how to approach this kind of situation?

Rule out thyroid problems (simple bloodtest) amd sleep problems.

Then focus on diet and exercise.

I just accept & go with it, understanding that it won't last. I wait for motivation to come & eventually it does- then I take care of my to-do list.

Living with depression, which causes much of these types of feelings, I've learned not to force anything- as it usually doesn't work. So I just wait for the cycle to move on & am grateful to have energy when I do.

Can you do necessary things that don't need inspiration, such as respond to email, pay bills, or clean your office?

I do some exercise or something that makes me feel productive:

   - Clean the house a bit
   - Do some yard work
   - Get some exercise (bike ride or stretching & 7-minute workout)

I find that if I do any of the above - especially if I am NOT in the mood to! - makes me feel a lot better!