Lack of motivation - give in or fight it?

Definitely give in for now, at this point.

I am in the same sort of position. Just finished with the 5th lot of visitors this summer.

I would chill. But going somewhere at some point, so decided before I flop, to do some packing, while I am still standing.

Probably give in and do something I want to do, like read a book. I only fight the inertia if it's ongoing for days and I'm getting nothing done. That's when it becomes pure laziness

It's good for you to occasionally give up and do very little. We need to recharge out batteries sometimes. That's my excuse for not doing much.

Give yourself a holiday till 1st September then roll up the sleeves.
I have started now to give myself a proper lunch break. And a proper coffee and tea break and will stop trying to do several things at once.

Read a book.

Do nothing. Is underestimated as ‘a thing’ but is definitely a thing with us. Whenever babysitting duties, house moving traumas, and having relatives stay eases off we just lounge around and do nothing. Never lasts long so we make the most of it.

I would say take things as they come, we get to a certain age and for the past goodness knows how many years we have lived to a timetable but now it is time to stop and smell the roses.

Read a book definitely. But planning a time to get down to some of these things is probably a good idea, if you can stick to it (I'd have difficulty!).

revel in the feeling of freedom from commitments ! Enjoy being able to choose to do nothing It wont last long as soon you will see some interesting classes you want to take or the garden will need attention or whatever so just dont feel guilty for having a little break. Sitting still is an art and doesnt cost anything , so long as you dont look round and see several jobs waiting for your attention. I was a teacher and to me this time of year is the beginning of things and certainly when I start looking at classes etc. The autumn is nearly here and you will have some leaves to scrunch through in the woods and find conkers etc. Make the best of your rest and no doubt it is well deserved

I have a timetable but only meal times, I don`t need to look at the clock. Breakfast, lunch and early light tea and that is it. Anything else in the day just usually evolves but no day ends on a negative wasted note. Rest days are there for a purpose

“Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.”
“doing nothing often leads to the very best of something”

Winnie the Pooh.

Have to say I agree with AGA, Allira and Winnie the Pop.
Just chill out and go with the flow.

Winnie the Poo. Why on earth would autowhatsit change that!

I would give in, read a book for a bit followed by some good tv and then a crossword puzzle to 'sharpen my mind.'

I give in every time. In fact I’m just about to start a new book! 😂

I have busy times and value the quiet times when I can potter on my garden and read, time for me. Don’t feel guilty. We all need downtime. Enjoy

A hiatus now and again is great for the soul. By choice is best but occasionally we're forced into one!

I'd fight the TV, watch the book and give in to inertia.
Oops I've already done the latter.

I could have written this. I also desperately need to buy some new bras, a couple of pairs of work trousers and some work tops. Maybe something nice for my holiday.. What am I actually doing? I am sitting on gransnet with my dog at my feet

Yesterday I decided I needed a rest so watched the first series of Brassic (lots of sex, drugs and swearing) and then watched 'to Leslie' which was quite a sad film to watch
I need to watch something more lighthearted

Read a book! It’s what I’d like to do 10 hours a day 😂 But I’d also argue that reading isn’t doing nothing. You’re expanding your knowledge and use of language. So it’s a good thing to do. Also very relaxing.

Why is it ‘giving in’? I’d see it as delightfully free time to do what I wanted. I’d probably have a lie-in, take myself off for a longish walk finishing at a pub or cafe, have lunch & read a good book, walk back and read more.

I'm like this unless I have something to do first thing. Today I had an appointment at 9.00, did some shopping and now I feel like going back to my keep fit class that I have been avoiding.