I have six hours of child-free time per day, Monday to Friday, and I need to fill it. Now, I need to account for the Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunches I share with my partner. On these three days, I need to be around the house from noon to 1 p.m. to make or go out for lunch. On those three days, I can’t do long drives to a specific store or book a class around that time.
I envisioned my free time to be filled with school volunteering, archery classes, and walking the dog. Or going out for coffee with my friends, going back to school, writing, etc. But these are all non-urgent activities that can be pushed off at my whim. I have all the time in the world and I am crippled by my choices, just like how some retirees feel.
Job-Health Benefits
I know how wonderful my job was for my health. After my three daily breaks, I went back to work which involved physical activity that I did not need to schedule. Work and school provide the same benefits of walking and standing at different intervals. But working from home or not at all provides no variation in motion or location. I have a newfound appreciation for an away-from-home work location.
Anyway, I digress. How should I be filling my days? Seriously, I am considering bringing back a chore list for me. It worked in high school and will do me good now. I should also take into consideration my natural flow of energy, which is in the morning and just before supper time. This is when I am most motivated to get stuff done.
Looking forward, I how it will all work out in the end. All I need to do is have faith in myself and my spiritual team to guide me through this transition.
Live Joy, Renee