Finding Rhythm
I’ve accepted the fact that my day-to-day schedule will not be consistent. This is due to a number of reasons, chief among which is the nature of my work schedule — meetings, calls, events, and other random happenings force me to stay fluid in my non-work life. (It feels weird to call it a personal life, even if that’s a more eloquent descriptor.)
Previously, I tried to find some way to fit a regular schedule around my work schedule. I forced workouts in the morning and tried meal prep on the weekends to save time during the week. If I don’t really jive with the schedule, however, I now know I won’t stick to it. It was too easy to skip the gym or order food. Interestingly, meeting up with friends or going on adventures always fit the schedule because I learned to prioritize based on happiness earlier on.
Today, I tried this for the first time, and it worked well. I rolled into work a bit later than usual because I went to bed last night earlier than usual. The day went fine — I ended up eating lunch pretty late because of some meetings. I stayed late at work, snacked a bit, changed, hit the gym, came back to the office and changed back into work clothes, worked a bit more, and now I’m headed home to eat a bit and unwind.
By maintaining fluidity and not designating specific times or actions throughout the week, I actually have a better time. I live “schedule-opportunistically,” which seems to be the answer.
Give it a few weeks or months, let events in my life change, and I’ll find another rhythm, just as I did this one.
