Do you live by a daily schedule, or do you just go where the wind takes you?

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   Relationshipcposted 11 years ago

   Do you live by a daily schedule, or do you just go where the wind takes you?
   
   Do have a concrete daily schedule that you follow rigoursly? Do you have daily schedule that you actually stick to? Do you live without a daily schedule and just do whatever you feel like?
   
   Interested to know about your work, personal, and even exercise life!

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   Insane Mundaneposted 11 years ago

   As long as you have to report to some type of work on a regular basis, it is hard to not fall into a routine, at least for the majority of each day that you work.  My off days can be random, but other than that...
   If for some strange reason I could be rich, unemployed with monetary benefits, government funded or acted as a sponge or parasite to others, I may perhaps start "going where the wind takes me."  LOL!

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      Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      LMAO - I have to wonder if I would be able to live without some structure. I'll win the lottery tomorrow and let you know.

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   lburmasterposted 11 years ago

   There is a daily schedule, but not every minute is planned. If the schedule was concrete and rigorously followed, I'd become depressed. So nothing has a time, it's more like a check list to help me feel free.

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      Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      So do you get everything on the to-do list done or is there wiggle room in that?

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      lburmasterposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Everything gets done usually. If something drastic comes up like a flat tire or being sick, a few things are moved to tomorrow.

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   joanwzposted 11 years ago

   I mostly live by a daily schedule, though it is not set in stone. If something comes up, I leave myself some wiggle room to take care of things that need my attention. I am also opened to an occassional distraction, like a trip to the library and an lunch date with my daughter, or a day trip to the state park, or a visit at the art museum... The daily schedule helps keep me focused and i find it's easier to accomplish my regular tasks.  However, I also find it tends to be confining, like I'm locked into somthing that I can't get out of after awhile.

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      Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I understand that. I think that's why most people get out of the 9-5 offline job...they want some room to do the life things that you can't do otherwise.

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   Abby Campbellposted 11 years ago

   I do plan my days with a little wiggle room for interruptions. With most important things in life, it is usually succeeded by a plan (i.e., vacations, business, doctor appointments, etc.). To stay on task, I like to plan to make sure things get done. However, I don't like to be pinned in the corner either, so I do like a little wiggle room.

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      Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for answering Maximum.

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   JThomp42posted 11 years ago

   I am a creature of habit and do not enjoy change whatsoever. So, I must say I live by a daily schedule when possible.

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      Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Interesting JThomp. Thanks for commenting.

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   duffsmomposted 11 years ago

   I am free as a bird. I enjoy a schedule but I find that after following it for a few days or even weeks, I grow tired of it and drop it all together. So I have given up, and nowadays I just fly by the seat of my very ample pants.

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      Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's how I roll. I get a schedule going and can't keep it because it is too consistent and boring. I want to see what sticking with it will do for my goals success though.

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   peeplesposted 11 years ago

   I work from home with 3 children (1 toddler) so I try to keep to some type of schedule. However when you have employees in the field with issues a schedule is easier said than done. I often don't finish working until 9 or 10 and start all over at 5 am. The only always stick to times we have in our house are dinners and bedtimes.

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      Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, I have been in that boat many times. Working from home is often longer than an offline job...but it can be worth it. I never thought about kids in the schedule, because I don't have them, so thanks for the insight.

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   Seek-n-Findposted 11 years ago

   I use a schedule but I allow it to be a guideline and can be flexible if I need to be.  In fact, I often don't stick "exactly" to a schedule so I incorporate that in to my schedule by giving myself a little more time than I may actually need since I probably will not be 100 percent on target.  Ironically, I schedule "free" time.  I also have "have-to's" and "optionals" scheduled.  I also use electronic post-it notes that have tasks and meetings that must be done by a certain date for that week.  So when I make my schedule the night before or in the morning I look at those things to make sure I'm fitting them in.  I always make my due dates a day earlier than the "real" due date so if I run into a time issue, I have a little bit of wiggle room. 
   
   So my schedule might look like the following.  (If I put a blank line it means its time I can use for whatever I want or pops up.  I name it specifically otherwise.I also use mostly one hour blocks because it helps create a visual of how I'm spending my hours for each day)
   8:00 Wake
   8-8:30  Eat/other__________________
   8:30-9:30  Consulting GA project
   9:30-10:30 Consulting GA project
   10:30-11:30 Consulting GA project OR start PARCC project if finish GA
   11:30-12:00 ________________
   12:00-12:30 Lunch
   12:30-1:30 Free Write
   1:30-2:30 _________________ (use for consulting if needed)
   etc.

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      Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Very cool. I love the due date method!

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    snerfuposted 11 years ago

    Much as I like to be free of tight appointments, there are things I cannot avoid like shopping or helping with the dishes.
    I rearrange my schedule when I run in to time trouble, but nothing serious. I keep my pieces intact as much as possible.
    Of course there are times when I do miss the pass, like when I am so bogged down with writing that I forget the dinner on the stove, but they are few and far.

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       Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       This seems to be the most common answer I have gotten - You have a schedule but can get distracted from it one way or the other occasionally, and it's not the end of the world.

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    AccumulateAmericaposted 11 years ago

    Monday through Friday I very much have a schedule. There is the spouses schedule, and the children's school schedule. Wednesdays and Thursdays I add shopping for the household. The weekends is a moderate schedule. Depending on special events, and also my spouse works on the weekend. I fit in writing around all schedules, home cooked meals, cleaning, three separate individuals schedules, walking the dogs, shopping, and sleep. I otherwise continue to flow 24 hours a day. This is the life of someone who has others relying on them for survival. How about you?

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       Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for asking accumulate. I don't have children - only 3 dogs that are quite flexible and do not require a committed schedule throughout the day (besides breakfast and dinner). Therefore the only schedule I need is for work - otherwise free game.

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    kikibruceposted 11 years ago

    It depends. Right now I am unemployed, so I have some down time, some volunteer time, gym time, hobby time and part-time work time.
    
    When I am employed, it's usually go to work, try to go to the gym, make dinner, relax, sleep and repeat and then try to do fun things on the weekend.

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       Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, didn't think about being unemployed. Thanks for sharing.

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    Beata Stasakposted 11 years ago

    You have to have daily schedule for busy days but on holidays or free days I like just to go where the wind takes me...it is important to have balance, so each of them has a role to play...

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       Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Very true.

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    theluckywriterposted 11 years ago

    I follow a flexible daily schedule when I'm at home. If I just go where the wind takes me, I'd probably find that the wind mostly takes me to funny animal videos on youtube. Sad, but true. I need a daily schedule to accomplish anything.

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       Relationshipcposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       LMAO - I think a lot of people would agree with that!

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    khmohsinposted 11 years ago

    I can't change my daily schedule because I am happy and satisfy from my daily roteen. I hear the voices of wind and do whatever they say but only on Sunday .

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    liesl5858posted 11 years ago

    What a good question? For me the only schedule I follow is my work rolling rota. I work as a full time Nursing Care Assistant for the Blind Veterans of UK. I do stick to it. Apart from this, I am so flexible doing the things I want to do when I want to do them. I don't want to put myself into a regime of schedules to avoid any stress. Life is stressful as it is without adding to it. I do a little exercise in the morning if I feel like it but there are some mornings I don't feel like it.

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