Dear HardyBoyz~
Welcome here. I can understand how you feel. Just have a look at the things you are facing, no wonder you have little urge to get things done. Then have a look at some suggestions.
Being unemployed is a whole load of negatives that feed off each other. Keeping on trying to get a job with application after application, some coming back with a 'no thanks', many not coming back at all makes even the most motivated person start to doubt their self-worth. You brain sort of thinks 'If I don't even rate a reply how unimportant am I?'
Lack of structure in one's life. Without the demands of a job, getting up on time each day, getting ready, traveling to work and so on it can be hard to get moving in the same way.
Lack of money, so one can't do anything or if one has some savings watching them run out, and if one has a family the feelings of frustration at not being the support one would like to be.
All that beats on the brain and makes you want to do nothing, and if you try something you feel to yourself it was maybe not that good.
OK, how to fell better and do more?
I agree it is going to be quite hard to start, however it will be worth it, leave you feeling better and able to put all those unsuccessful applications in perspective.
First you need to look after yourself. This means, as you'd expect, sensible exercise, not marathons, but just getting and keeping fit. There are tons of places on the web that will set out an exercise regime that does not go overboard. If you can do it with somebody else too that can be a help.
Healthy eating, again look for reasonable and inexpensive diets and give it a go.
Do things that make you feel better, give a sense of accomplishment, I don't know what that will be for you, anything from painting a picture to volunteering at a thrift shop. If it involves other people so much the better -interaction can be good, if it gets you out from home that's good too.
Give yourself rewards after doing something hard. I say to my self after my exercise I'll read a favorite book for an hour. You can sort out what would be good for you.
It all comes down to creating a life-style that supports you and builds up confidence and well-being.
I hope this helps, please post back and say how you are going
Croix
