How do you get yourself motivated when all you want to do is be mindless and in bed?

Take small steps, and set small goals. Try being in different spaces to avoid being in bed all day, like take a long shower or bath, sit on the couch for a while, read a book or make a collage on the floor. Go for a small walk, or sit in the garden.

As for activities, zoning out is not bad if that's what you need to do for a while. I'd probably try to take little breaks in between, like going for a coffee or tea, getting snacks, sending a message to friends or calling them or chatting to someone online. It's really nice to just chat to someone, just to get out of your own head and not feel lonely in bed all the time.

When you're up for it you could try finding some new activities that could grab your attention. I personally like learning a new language, and have been doing that at a slow pace just to keep me occupied and not put too much pressure on myself. But you should see what you feel like doing! I might be learning to play and instrument, baking, reading up on a particularly topic, finding new cool music/shows/books, any hobbies really without putting too much pressure on yourself. Like, try making a collage or doodle once and if it's not for you that's fine, you just did something for 30 minutes that was something other than lying in bed, so that's a win.

Anyways, realize it's not bad to lie in bed for a while if that's what makes you feel comfortable. Take as much time as you need, until you feel rested or bored of it and then try making small steps to do something else for a little bit! Good luck!

I know how it feels to want to stay in bed all day . I found that having a cold/ cool shower helps make me feel refreshed and bit more energetic followed by a nice hot cup of tea. Then i set small goals for myself like have 3 meals for the day, if i am staying inside at least go to window and watch the trees and birds outside ...open it up for some fresh air. Try to read up on something that i am curious about ...recently been following up on volcano coverage. Even if it just walking upstairs and down a couple of times... and havd a cool shower before bed . Sometimes i dont feel like doing all of these but it does give me a sense of accomplishment that i at least did something . But dont get me wrong there are days it is very difficult so I can totally relate. Hang in there ....small steps