Can't get motivated

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Hi all
Finished chemo on 1st April, now awaiting reconstruction surgery.

Before diagnosis, I was actively job hunting , having been at home with the children for the last three years.
My son is now two and daughter 5, so time to go out there and look for a job.
My problem is that i can’t get motivated…i still feel quite tired (not sure if normal or not?) and am am also looking for a new career (old one was in teaching, but don’t want to return to that for sure.

Any ideas on how i can get motivated again? My confidence has taken a bit of a knock if i am honest.
I am starting some voluntary work soon as a starting point.

Thanks.
Naz

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Hi Naz
its hard, isn’t it, to get motivated when your ‘old normality’ has disappeared. I think the voluntary work is a great idea and will be helpful in building your confidence and hopefully getting your thinking focused on new directions for the future.
I have found keeping a journal really useful as it helps me to reflect on my thinking and how I am dealing with all the stuff that comes along. That helps me to clarify what I actually want and need.
Wishing you well, I hope you find a way forward that works for you
love, monica xx

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Thanks Monica
Yes it is hard, harder than i thought it would be.
Anyway,hoping to improve things now, and regain some of my get up and go!

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Hi Ladies

I know what you mean, I’m the same. What I would do to get the old me back!
Still, I suppose we all get our motivation back eventually or at least I so hope so!

Take care x

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Hi Just to say I can understand you not feeling motivated. I have finished radiotherapy about 3 weeks ago and still feel so tired. However I am thinking about returning to work just to see if it will get me going again :slight_smile: