Structure and consistency.
It seems to be an integral part of the recovery process. Having a routine provides structure and purpose for the day.
Unfortunately, it's hard to get that when you no longer are in school or can work. It's like the summer vacation phenomenon. Without the routine of classes and assignments, we fall into boredom and laziness. (Unless you're that 2% of the population with drive and willpower.) Suffice to say, I'm not naturally in that percentile.
So, here's my attempt to force myself into a schedule, starting with my blog.
My goal is to set aside time 2 or 3 days a week to write an entry. If it goes well, I might try to post more often. I'm also going to be attempting to structure my days more, such as scheduling meals and house work.
I will be posting my progress, as well as any helpful tools or strategies I find along the way, and would love to hear your insights. Here's some questions to help you start to think about structure and routine in your own life.
Has structure been successful in your life?
Have you struggled to instill and follow a routine?
What are some helpful ways you've found to stick to your routine?
Do you use any tools, and if so, what are they and do they help?
Read a few of your posts and really related to them. I've been diagnosed with a PD and my husband is very supportive - but it broke him in the end. See you're doing your best to work a program of recovery so wish you all the best with that. I've found keeping to routines really helpful (especially since hubby got on board with them over the winter). Having many bad days just now but at least I get some sleep, reasonable nutrition, dressed, some mild exercise and some household chores done. Never used to manage all that! I'd recommend flylady.net for some help with loving yourself into routines. Good luck!
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