Getting Myself in Order

Enjoying nature
@HazySue (39268)
Gouverneur, New York
May 31, 2016 10:07am CST
Now that I am retired I am thinking that I need to set up some type of schedule for myself. One that allows for writing, on the sites I am on, finishing my final draft of my book, time with my husband, doing some crafting, and just plain old relaxing. I think if I don't set up a plan of some type I will become lazy or start running around in circles never accomplishing anything. So, in my mind, I am trying to decided if I should dole out hours, days, or whatever else I can come up with. I know I need to give myself some time off. What do you think? Do you just go with the flow or do you parcel out time and plan ahead? Image from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/en/nature-contemplation-reflection-1271832/
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 May 16
I go with the flow.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Jun 16
@just4him it makes me nervous to go with the flow, I keep thinking there is something I need to be doing.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Jun 16
@HazySue I've spent so much time in the work world looking forward to the day when my time is my own that I do not want to put any boundaries or schedules on my time, so I go with the flow. It works best that way for me.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
3 Jun 16
@just4him it would be nice to go with the flow. I wonder if I can relax enough to try it.
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29 May 18
Yes every person should have some plan for his/her retired life. Writing with certain subject is a good decision to pass lazy time. I'm a retired man. I should write something.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
29 May 18
You are writing. You are here on myLot.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
30 May 18
@shilabrata1 there are a lot of sites you can explore.
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30 May 18
Writing in mylot is not sufficient. A retired person gets enough time. He or she can write in other fields also and can utilize lazy times.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
31 May 16
I have to set goals for myself or I just lay around. I do plan ahead.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Jun 16
@HazySue ...It is all just what works for you.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Jun 16
@celticeagle I am the same way. I do have to plan. I am still thinking of planning by the week instead of by the day.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
31 May 16
I usually plan ahead, but some days I have to go with the flow.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Jun 16
@LadyDuck I am thinking of scheduling hours per week for different activities. So many hours for writing online, so many hours to write on my book, etc. That way I will get things accomplished yet leave open time for other things. I'll have to see how it works.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
2 Jun 16
@HazySue As you know, plans are made to be changed. Good luck.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Jun 16
@LadyDuck I know they can but I do like to stick to a schedule. That must be the type A personality trait in me.
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@rakski (125769)
• Philippines
31 May 18
Now, you are retired, you have more time to do all that, I hope.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
31 May 18
I hope so.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
31 May 16
As I officially retired two hours ago, I can't help you. I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to structure my days.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Jun 16
@BettYB How wonderful. When you find out how you will work it out let me know. Congratulations.
• Valdosta, Georgia
31 May 16
I go with the flow. I have 4 kids so if I tried to plan everything out I would be in trouble! Lol.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Jun 16
@LovingMyBabies it would be hard to plan with kids to take into consideration. All of mine are having kids of their own.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
31 May 16
I go with the flow a little "too much", but for me it is useless to have a schedule as it gives me anxiety.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Jun 16
@marlina I tend to get nothing accomplished if I don't schedule my time. I am slowly getting one put together. I just want to make sure I leave time to relax.