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Those free days

Morris277

I struggle on days when I have no plans, no commitments. All it takes is one dentist appointment or a therapy call to give my day structure. When the whole day is all down to me, I find it hard to land on anything to do.

I think about reaching out, to friends or my parents, for some company. Or maybe I should have a day for myself, doing my hobbies, resting, chores. The decision of action or inaction, company or solitude is such a stressful thing for me.

Every possible thing I think, almost immediately slips away. I have an idea of what to do and then my confidence in that idea is lost. Days like this feel like they’re just wasting away and then all the doubt and fear creeps in.

I wonder if anyone can relate to this feeling or would have any ideas of feeling more comfortable and self assured on days like this?

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  • I find it more difficult on days when I am not working. I often write myself a to do list like I do for work. I might make a list when I think of things, then decide later which day I will do them.

    If I have several days I spread things out. I often start the day with a walk. I then often have some housework/ ironing etc. to do. I might also decide to have a tidy of one particular room. I might do a hobby or watch something on the I Player. If it's in the winter I might plan what seeds I want to grow for next year or if at the end of the season check what seeds are reduced. When I have boring things to do I plan a coffee break after, maybe watching something on TV as a reward.

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  • I find it more difficult on days when I am not working. I often write myself a to do list like I do for work. I might make a list when I think of things, then decide later which day I will do them.

    If I have several days I spread things out. I often start the day with a walk. I then often have some housework/ ironing etc. to do. I might also decide to have a tidy of one particular room. I might do a hobby or watch something on the I Player. If it's in the winter I might plan what seeds I want to grow for next year or if at the end of the season check what seeds are reduced. When I have boring things to do I plan a coffee break after, maybe watching something on TV as a reward.

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