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Do You Ever Just Take a Day Off?

wismiss — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:19:21 GMT

I got up this morning with a list of things to do and guess what? I haven't done a single thing on my list. I've putsied, read my book, looked through the catalogs received in the mail, posted several items here, and just have done very little. I may regret it tomorrow, but it sure feels good today.

Re: Do You Ever Just Take a Day Off?

Kachina624 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:24:32 GMT

@wismiss I have many days like you describe. I have good intentions but often don't get much done. When you live alone, there's not much incentive; everything will still be there tomorrow. I find the less I do, the less I want to do.

Re: Do You Ever Just Take a Day Off?

KaySD — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:28:17 GMT

@wismiss wrote:
I got up this morning with a list of things to do and guess what? I haven't done a single thing on my list. I've putsied, read my book, looked through the catalogs received in the mail, posted several items here, and just have done very little. I may regret it tomorrow, but it sure feels good today.

@wismiss

Nice job. Now all ya gotta do is quit making those doggone lists.

PS Reading, puttering, communicating, and enjoying yourself are NOT doing nothing!

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:27:58 GMT

@wismiss I am retired and I do it more than I'd like to admit to.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:39:07 GMT

Yes...In fact I pretty much wasted today...oh well....do better tomorrow 🙂

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:43:16 GMT

I've done it quite a bit since Covid started in March. It's hard to get moving when you're feeling down.I push myself a lot.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:45:54 GMT

@SeaMaiden That's what I always say. I make grandiose plans for the next day in the evening, but they often don't come to fruition.

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coco14 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:47:46 GMT

My goal is to do at least one "project" a day - but that can mean doing laundry, which is simple, or Swifter my floors - that's it - then it's time to read -

The moment I retired, I stopped feeling that I had to do anything - so, yes, many days taking a shower is my project.

Most everything else can wait.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:51:32 GMT

Right before I fall asleep, I plan what I will do the next day. If I accomplish one of those things I'm happy. Today I slept in , read, and took a nap. Was it productive , no, do I care, absolutely not.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:52:59 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@SeaMaiden That's what I always say. I make grandiose plans for the next day in the evening, but they often don't come to fruition.

@Kachina624 That,s me😄

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msgb — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:44:57 GMT

That is what I call a self care day.

It is a day when you do what you want to recharge or just relax and that recharges too.

As someone with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue there are days when I feel guilty for not doing much but I have to realize that the only one I am letting down when I feel guilty is myself.

Enjoy the days when you just do a "take off".

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Still Raining — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:47:00 GMT

Rarely a whole day. I can fool myself into thinking that I was productive if I do some little thing.

I don't count doing little chores or gym type things as doing anything.

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:49:18 GMT

@wismiss Nothing wrong with that, we all need a day off now and then....I hope you enjoyed your day.

I have a friend that constantly complains about not getting things done around her house...but to be honest she rarely works at what needs to be done. I have grown weary of listening to her talk about all that needs to be done. Even during the shut down she didn't get much done in the house. Obviously not my problem but just get tired of hearing about it...and yes I have offered to help her with yard work or heavy lifting in the house.

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jeanlake — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:55:27 GMT

Enjoy my mental health days and my structured days. I need both to keep balanced.

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september — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:59:34 GMT

I often wish I could do this, but I've been in caregiving situations continuously for the past 10+ years, and I own a business that is open every single day.

I have days where I do less than other days. That's called a lazy day, for me.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:43:22 GMT

I always take Sundays off. Alll I do is sit, eat and do whatever else my heart desires. But the rest of the week is regimented. My life is a schedule and I stay on it. I feel comfortable that way. That gives me a sense of stability and a feeling that I'm in control...at least up until the pandemic hit! lol!

Re: Do You Ever Just Take a Day Off?

mspatmac — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:35:54 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@wismiss I have many days like you describe. I have good intentions but often don't get much done. When you live alone, there's not much incentive; everything will still be there tomorrow. I find the less I do, the less I want to do.

I feel the same way @Kachina624 but tomorrow I have a big day. Picking up groceries at curb side, bringing into house and putting away. Will need a nap after that! Hard to get motivated when it's just me and dog doesn't complain.

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jackthebear — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:47:05 GMT

and now with fewer places to go and do

it's easier

so yeah

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San Antonio Gal — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:55:12 GMT

I would love to have one day to myself to do nothing. Working from home full time, our 7 year old grandchild lives with us, 3 dogs and a husband. There's not enough hours in a day! One day sounds heavenly.

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tototwo — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:05:02 GMT

I used to allow myself a day off now and then. The last 6 months, I haven't had the opportunity to do that.