Midlife Musings and Measurable Goals

doingitanyway

I hadn't even thought about contamination on my shopping! Save a seat at the funny farm for me

savingholmes

You are at less risk from a delivery than in a shop - although my parents are wiping down every item and wearing washable gloves for theirs!

HairyHandofDartmoor

We had a food delivery yesterday and DH washed most items in the sink with soap and water. Freezer items had to go straight in the freezer obviously. The stuff he could't wash he said he would let sit for three days before he touched it to let the virus die out.

Naomim

doingitanyway said:

It is beginning to sink in that this is going to be for the long haul so I am going to start a daily plan.  I'm not sure what it will include but I think an hour exercise a day has to be included. I also want to include a reading hour. Five hours of work. I am going to include a daily phone call so I connect with someone else everyday. I am starting to realise my days will need to be quite structured to prevent my mood slipping...

Oh and I am an hour away in the virtual queue with 21,000 behind me. And I thought the queue outside Ald1 was bad

I think this is an excellent plan. Routine will help, as will getting showered and dressed everyday. 

doingitanyway

savingholmes said:

You are at less risk from a delivery than in a shop - although my parents are wiping down every item and wearing washable gloves for theirs!

I agree, just had not thought of any risk with deliveries. I have a detail spray so will spray what I need and leave the rest where it is for a few days then pack away. 

doingitanyway

HairyHandofDartmoor said:

We had a food delivery yesterday and DH washed most items in the sink with soap and water. Freezer items had to go straight in the freezer obviously. The stuff he could't wash he said he would let sit for three days before he touched it to let the virus die out.

Following DH in letting what I don't use just sit there. Thanks for tip

I think this is an excellent plan. Routine will help, as will getting showered and dressed everyday. 

Thanks Naomim, still working on this. I started today by making sure I get up between 6-7 everyday as the time I got up had begun creeping up.

doingitanyway

Yesterday was a bit of a wasted day. It took me 5 hours to log in to my online shop and I waited in for another delivery a parcel from a friend. Plus, I had a headache all day. Gave in and took paracetamol in the evening. I think it was related to giving up caffeine. I had noticed my eye was twitching. It may not be related to coffee but after several days it has stopped now. I hope I can go back to coffee in the near future.

None of the things on my list for yesterday was achieved so I will try with the same list today starting with taking the bike in for fixing after breakfast.

My supermarket shop arrives at lunchtime. I am silly with excitement just for my almond milk so I can enjoy cups of tea. 

I will do a few 20 minute sessions of gardening.

My new structure is beginning to come together. This what I know so far:
Up 6-7/Bed before 11
1 hour exercise (can include gardening in this)
1 reading hour
1 hour cooking/food prep
5 hours of work 

What does your day look like? Any tips for helping me with my daily structure?

It is sunny today, hope the sun shines a little for you too today.

beanielou

Hope your day goes well 😊🌈

24ta

What does your day look like? Any tips for helping me with my daily structure?
I set myself a coffee break and lunch break, 11am 1pm, 3pm, stops me constantly heading for the kitchen, take care

in_need_of_direction

When I’m at home on a weekday, I’d always take a break for popmaster at 10.30 on radio two