Ask HN: How do I find energy to work on hobbies after the work day ends?

Re:Ask HN: How do I find energy to work on hobbies after the... by serix on Thursday March 18, 2021 @07:29AM (#26501575)

I heard that feelings like burnout correlate with vitamin D deficiency. You can make a blood test and if it's low then you can take some from supplements and compare feelings.

As for me I spotted that magnesium intake boost my energy. Checked blood before and it was not low and with taking supplements it's not high, but I feel difference in my mood, anxiety and energy.

Also don't forget to talk with your doctor. Good luck!

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Re:Ask HN: How do I find energy to work on hobbies after the... by tartoran on Thursday March 18, 2021 @09:35AM (#26502511)

Vitamin B complex helps with energy as well. I take both daily just in case. The B complex is sublingual.

For the rest I try to get from the diet.

Also Im chronically dehydrated and I forget to drink water if it’s not at hand. I solved this by always carying water with me which resulted in no more dehydration lethargy.

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Re:Ask HN: How do I find energy to work on hobbies after the... by lazyweb on Thursday March 18, 2021 @10:07AM (#26502824)

This kind of happened to me. Dwelling mostly inside during the pandemic, I did a vitamin D blood test out of curiosity. Had critically low levels according to my doctor (something around 6, normal is between 30 - 80 AFAIK). Started taking vitamin D supplements a few months ago, and I'm subjectively feeling A LOT more motivated since.

But other than that, don't beat yourself up OP. Don't let your hobbies become chores. It's OK to just take the path of least resistance during your free time.

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