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Anybody hate it when their routine is broken

Mayflowers — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 03:59:58 GMT

I am a homebody and love doing my daily routine rituals. I recently had to attend events out of town and am SO thankful to be back at home to my normal routine. Some don't understand. Do you like being or the go or staying put?

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:30:44 GMT

@Mayflowers I have rituals also, but I also when know when it is time to be like water/bamboo.

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Pearlee — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:47:20 GMT

My dogs all loved routine and got discombobulated when it went off the norm. Me? Not so much.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:50:52 GMT

English poet WIlliam Cowper wrote in 1785:

'Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.'

Routines are what we choose to create--breaking a routine is often our decision.

Of course, I live with many pets, and family members, and I never know what they will be up to! Their actions will always affect my routines.

As another English poet John Donne said in 1624 ,

"No Man is an Island!"

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Desertdi — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:43:50 GMT

I am totally without circadian rhythm. I live on military (24-hour) time, and have no routine.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:56:09 GMT

I definitely enjoy staying put. I have daily routines, many focused around my pets, and my plants (I'm a gardener). I dread being away from it for any time at all because I don't want to lose anything because of neglect, whether intentional or not.

Sometimes I change up my order just because I get a little bored, or things start feeling stale. It freshens my mind to see life a little differently, even if that just means changing where I take my daily walk, or preparing a new and different food, or changing my hairstyle. Heck, a different dishtowel hanging on the range, even.

That said, "There's no place like home".

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catter70 — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:20:16 GMT

I'll stay home, thank you.

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77yangya — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:21:57 GMT

Oh, I'm am so glad someone else is like this. INDEED YES. I am VERY much like this.

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AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:27:31 GMT

I think having some routine is comforting but if a person is so rigid and can't break a routine, that's not good! My DH is very regimented and gets very put off if he can't do everything in his daily routine the way he wants and at a certain time! Since I retired, I didn't want a routine really, as I'm sick of routines and schedules. However, I am very adaptable and am good at compromise, so I go with the flow! I'd rather just live life and have things flow organically!

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:37:44 GMT

I like my routine as well.

I have a niece and her family visiting in another month. While I am excited to see her, it has been several years...I have no idea how to entertain a family of 3 teenagers....I don't have kids and I don't like cooking for people. People have likes/dislikes and it's hard to please everyone.

My husband is not much help, he is pretty quiet and not much of a talker....it will be a long two days.

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ECBG — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:44:07 GMT

I am very routine oriented. I find it soothing to know what comes next.

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LindaSal — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:54:24 GMT

I do follow a routine pretty much each day. Though there are times when it gets totally changed, mostly when I have to go out, other than that it stays pretty much the same.

I too, am somewhat adaptable though, so it doesn't upset the apple cart much when things are off schedule.

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CherryHugs — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:54:50 GMT

I dont have a strict routine so if things go

differently than expected I dont get upset!

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Harpa — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:02:07 GMT

I guess I'm more for constancy. But if things get off track, it's okay, too, since change is just a part of life.

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Pook — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:21:25 GMT

I am a homebody and would sooner be home and hate packing and traveling. I can always have a good time if I do have to go somewhere and can fit my workout in daily but would sooner not go anywhere.

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CJC — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:49:30 GMT

Definitely an OCD homebody who dislikes traveling. I have a good time when at my destination, especially if spending time with out of state grandkids, but can't wait to return home. I need no outside entertainment of any type; I make my own enjoyment. I've had no problem staying home during covid because it's the way I always live. I think you're either a people person or you're not, just do whatever you're comfortable with. Probably easy for me to say since I'm a senior. Times have changed for younger people these days. The quiet lifestyles of the 50's are no more.

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Texasmouse — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:00:35 GMT

I'm definitely a homebody. I still work full time and have to be at an office all day, Monday through Friday, but I'm encouraged by the fact that I'll be retiring next year, so there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

As much as I'd like to do away with "routines" once I'm retired, I come from a long line of regimented people and my life has always been dictated by the clock, so I know I'll still be eating at the same times every day and following my usual, predictable schedule.

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KCDiva — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:02:41 GMT

@Mayflowers You describe me to a tee. I am am a homebody and I am happy. I am also a morning person and like to get out and get my errands done in the mornings. I have some great friends and they are very social and thankfully don't expect me to be involved in everything or anything if I don't want to. I like being accepted for who I am. I have had friends who put pressure on me to attend everything. I am no longer friends with them. My family is small as well. I don't beat myself up trying to "fit in" anymore. I guess it's my age and the pandemic has made me care even less about what people think if I decline an invitation.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:08:21 GMT

I don't have a "routine," but I do get annoyed when I have to reschedule plans / previously scheduled items.

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Shanus — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:33:58 GMT

I like a schedule. It keeps me on track. I also like the time I can spend at home doing the chores that need doing. I'm a creature of habit...bedtime and wakeup are usually the same. Exercise first and then on with the day. I have a calendar that keeps me organized so the time when I'm out of the house, I know where and when I'm supposed to be.