Retirees what is your typical day

westv

Bravepants said:

westv said:

Bravepants said:

westv said:

I've not retired yet so it wouldn't have affected me anyway but I noticed the other week that the local UIA had closed down. I wonder if any/many others have done so in recent years?

Sorry, what's UIA?

My error. I meant U3A.
I'm surprised nobody else pointed out my mistake lol!

Yes, I thought that's what you meant! I was searching UIA on Google though. Top results include lawyers and architects.  

There's quite a few groups around my way still, on the local U3A website. But how many are actually active I don't know.

I think our nearest is about 5 miles away.

zagubov

hornetgirl said:

My list for today is:
go to an aquatherapy class
do some financial year end tidying up
research hotels in New York

Bliss

Have you looked into this free service?
https://internationalgreeter.org/destinations/newyork
You need to give them plenty of notice , maybe a few weeks or a month.

hornetgirl

zagubov said:

hornetgirl said:

My list for today is:
go to an aquatherapy class
do some financial year end tidying up
research hotels in New York

Bliss

Have you looked into this free service?
https://internationalgreeter.org/destinations/newyork
You need to give them plenty of notice , maybe a few weeks or a month.

Ooh thank you, I shall investigate. We won't be going until October so plenty of time 😊

Dizee123

When I first retired nearly 3 years ago from a very regimented job where I had to complete tasks to strict deadlines I decided to embrace spontaneity in all things. 
 
However, I soon discovered that my character enjoys making lists and ticking completed tasks off said list, otherwise I became a victim of never do today what you can put off indefinitely!  Also realised that I enjoyed pottering and procrastination, even although it used to drive me mad when my mother did these two things

So, like others have already mentioned, I have a semi-structured day with 'must do' key tasks and room for flexibility if the sun shines unexpectedly or a friend suggests a quick coffee and a natter.  I also need to fend off the constant requests from family to carry out their boring admin tasks, otherwise I wouldn't do anything else (a limited amount is acceptable, such as picking up others prescriptions when I am picking up mine etc.).

My advice is to try a number of different approaches to planning your time and you will fall into a routine that works for you.  

Bravepants

Dizee123 said:

When I first retired nearly 3 years ago from a very regimented job where I had to complete tasks to strict deadlines I decided to embrace spontaneity in all things. 
 
However, I soon discovered that my character enjoys making lists and ticking completed tasks off said list, otherwise I became a victim of never do today what you can put off indefinitely!  Also realised that I enjoyed pottering and procrastination, even although it used to drive me mad when my mother did these two things

So, like others have already mentioned, I have a semi-structured day with 'must do' key tasks and room for flexibility if the sun shines unexpectedly or a friend suggests a quick coffee and a natter.  I also need to fend off the constant requests from family to carry out their boring admin tasks, otherwise I wouldn't do anything else (a limited amount is acceptable, such as picking up others prescriptions when I am picking up mine etc.).

My advice is to try a number of different approaches to planning your time and you will fall into a routine that works for you.  

I use https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/ linked to my Patient Access account. No need to darken the door of a pharmacist again!

katejo

westv said:

Bravepants said:

westv said:

I've not retired yet so it wouldn't have affected me anyway but I noticed the other week that the local UIA had closed down. I wonder if any/many others have done so in recent years?

Sorry, what's UIA?

My error. I meant U3A.
I'm surprised nobody else pointed out my mistake lol!

I saw your original message and did wonder whether you meant U3A.

sgx2000

Bravepants said:

Dizee123 said:

When I first retired nearly 3 years ago from a very regimented job where I had to complete tasks to strict deadlines I decided to embrace spontaneity in all things. 
 
However, I soon discovered that my character enjoys making lists and ticking completed tasks off said list, otherwise I became a victim of never do today what you can put off indefinitely!  Also realised that I enjoyed pottering and procrastination, even although it used to drive me mad when my mother did these two things

So, like others have already mentioned, I have a semi-structured day with 'must do' key tasks and room for flexibility if the sun shines unexpectedly or a friend suggests a quick coffee and a natter.  I also need to fend off the constant requests from family to carry out their boring admin tasks, otherwise I wouldn't do anything else (a limited amount is acceptable, such as picking up others prescriptions when I am picking up mine etc.).

My advice is to try a number of different approaches to planning your time and you will fall into a routine that works for you.  

I use https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/ linked to my Patient Access account. No need to darken the door of a pharmacist again!

Probably better than standing around for 20 minutes in the queue.... only to find that an item is out of stock and i need to come back the next day......
Constantly happens in my pharrmacy...

MallyGirl

sgx2000 said:

Bravepants said:

Dizee123 said:

When I first retired nearly 3 years ago from a very regimented job where I had to complete tasks to strict deadlines I decided to embrace spontaneity in all things. 
 
However, I soon discovered that my character enjoys making lists and ticking completed tasks off said list, otherwise I became a victim of never do today what you can put off indefinitely!  Also realised that I enjoyed pottering and procrastination, even although it used to drive me mad when my mother did these two things

So, like others have already mentioned, I have a semi-structured day with 'must do' key tasks and room for flexibility if the sun shines unexpectedly or a friend suggests a quick coffee and a natter.  I also need to fend off the constant requests from family to carry out their boring admin tasks, otherwise I wouldn't do anything else (a limited amount is acceptable, such as picking up others prescriptions when I am picking up mine etc.).

My advice is to try a number of different approaches to planning your time and you will fall into a routine that works for you.  

I use https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/ linked to my Patient Access account. No need to darken the door of a pharmacist again!

Probably better than standing around for 20 minutes in the queue.... only to find that an item is out of stock and i need to come back the next day......
Constantly happens in my pharrmacy...

Plus pharmacies are full of poorly people - generally to be avoided in order to enjoy your retirement 

Nebulous2

I've struggled with purpose since retiring. A part-time job, some caring responsibilities and a lot of DIY have helped but 3 years on and things are only beginning to settle now. 

I've routine in some areas - getting up, going to bed, meal times. Diet has a degree of consistency as well. 

Exercise has slipped over what I expected/ intended but I walk a lot. 

Despite having time on my hands and wanting things to do - I've struggled to make regular commitments. Where something I want to attend has a regular weekly slot I often miss about as many as I make. I work 1 -2 days a week, with days varying and I like going away for a few days or doing a day trip or something else depending on weather and that spontaneity clashes with doing something on the same time and same day every week. 

Sea_Shell

Live to loaf 😉😁😎😇