Which day is easier?
NovusDies
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For a properly balanced life you absolutely must spend some time in rest and taking care of your needs. It doesn't hurt to knock out a few wants here and there too. I want that to be clear before asking my question.
Day Me: Off day from work. Comfortable clothes are chosen. The days leading up to today have knocked out most of the normal chores like cleaning, laundry, dishes, yard work, etc. If there are kids they are out with a family member or friend. The "plan" for today is very minimal. It might include a book, binging on some series, a nap, a game, and/or a relaxing hobby. It probably should include avoiding most communication.
Day Others: You are up early. The plan for today is going to require some creative time management. You have to run some of your own errands but also take care of something for a friend who just got out of the hospital. When you are on the way to your friend's house you hear her and her husband talk about being out of tea to drink. No one asked you to get any but of course you will run by the store now on top of everything else. You do not have time for it but you want to give them an extra shot of loving attention. Don't forget. You still have to get back in time to send the email that will help keep that important project on the rails.
For me Day Others is always the easiest when it comes to food management. The more free time I have that revolves around focusing on me the slower the clock moves. My hunger level on Day Me might not be much different but my appetite is increased. On Day Others I will eventually get hungry but I have no discernible appetite (hunger is physical, appetite is mental). I have no cravings and usually I am eating for utility not for pleasure. I just need calories to keep going.
I was thinking about this in relation to Covid and how it impacted people. I know a lot of people were stressed and eating for stress (maladaptive coping mechanism) but I wonder how much eating was driven by too much time at home unable to interact and help others as much.
Day Me: Off day from work. Comfortable clothes are chosen. The days leading up to today have knocked out most of the normal chores like cleaning, laundry, dishes, yard work, etc. If there are kids they are out with a family member or friend. The "plan" for today is very minimal. It might include a book, binging on some series, a nap, a game, and/or a relaxing hobby. It probably should include avoiding most communication.
Day Others: You are up early. The plan for today is going to require some creative time management. You have to run some of your own errands but also take care of something for a friend who just got out of the hospital. When you are on the way to your friend's house you hear her and her husband talk about being out of tea to drink. No one asked you to get any but of course you will run by the store now on top of everything else. You do not have time for it but you want to give them an extra shot of loving attention. Don't forget. You still have to get back in time to send the email that will help keep that important project on the rails.
For me Day Others is always the easiest when it comes to food management. The more free time I have that revolves around focusing on me the slower the clock moves. My hunger level on Day Me might not be much different but my appetite is increased. On Day Others I will eventually get hungry but I have no discernible appetite (hunger is physical, appetite is mental). I have no cravings and usually I am eating for utility not for pleasure. I just need calories to keep going.
I was thinking about this in relation to Covid and how it impacted people. I know a lot of people were stressed and eating for stress (maladaptive coping mechanism) but I wonder how much eating was driven by too much time at home unable to interact and help others as much.
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And no regular boundaries between "work - no eating" and "home-where much eating is done" ? I've been working from home for awhile and years ago had to sort this out. Going to the kitchen to get a glass of water, or to make a tea didn't not mean grabbing a snack! Grazing became really problematic for awhile.3
