A sort of a holiday.

Self-isolation, or a sort of holiday. That is what it feels like 31 March 2020. Or, on other days I expect it is going to be boring, no work, no meeting other people. Sleep in every day. Do all those things I had never time for. No excuses anymore..

Routine, that is what I need in this self isolation. A kick in the butt to get up, put the devices away and make the best use of this newly given time at home.
It takes a few days to think of activities that are useful and give variety in my days. Now I am on a roll!

This is what I tell myself having to do every day:
Get up at 7
Work in the garden for at least an hour.
Do yoga or other exercises. I’ve got quite a arsenal for home exercising now. Every day I take a walk close to home. Zumba, skipping (the rope), squats during the news.
Read at least an hour.
Clean something in the house.
Cook something.
Self care
Put on normal clothes. That means presentable, this is not my favorite sports tenue.
I also have to brush my hair and wear a piece of jewelry. I should be ready to receive guests at any moment of the day.
Do something creative. My favourite at the moment is learning about iPhone Photography.
Eat healthily.
Meditate.
Call somebody.

Every day I skip some or do a minimal version of one of those items.

What is the result of this regime?
Nothing got done. Of course I did heaps of healthy and useful things but mean none of my ‘big’ projects that I am exited about got any attention. I feel disappointed that I did such a bad job while I have this great opportunity.
I am still not painting or drawing. I am not working on my website. I am not writing (except for now).

The expert advice is not to be too hard on yourself. I am doing well then. I am feeling happy, healthy. I am not lonely. I have chatted or called most of my friends. I am enjoying Greg’s company.

So far, day 10 now, it has been good. What if it happens to become three months though. 90 days will really give me the opportunity to get painting, drawing and writing a whole blog, without making me feel guilty about not helping society by doing more useful things.

After 10 days of skillfully avoiding my long set creative goals I might need to have an honest look at my priorities.
‘Do Something Creative’ is not specific enough.

But wait, don’t be too harsh on yourself they say.

Only choose a few goals so you don’t get overwhelmed.