Setting Intentions
March 2023 Slice of Life challenge
This shelter in place has my body telling me that I naturally require 9-11 hours of sleep each night. Since I have no where to go I don’t set an alarm for me or anyone else in my family. I figure sleep is good for the immune system and it can also help us use up some of the extra time that we have in abundance. Admittedly everyone else in my house wakes up WAY before me. I am surprised when I roll over and look at the clock each morning. Today I was shocked when I saw 9:53am but was still in no hurry to pull myself out of my bed to start the day. Before this change in routine I was getting up before 5am each morning and heading to the gym. Every hour of each day was jam packed with a non-negotiable agenda item. I was go-go-going and I was just about at the end of my rope with it too. Spring break couldn’t have been more needed. When school was called off I was weirdly relieved that my tight schedule was going to diminished and diminish very quickly. Sleeping a lot with no sense of rush to start my day may sound like I’m down or depressed but I actuality falling in line with this new slow way of life. It’s confirmed that I am a homebody , introvert or whatever you want to call it and I am thriving. Once awake I am easily motivated to cook, bake, workout, write and work. I accomplish everything I want to each day and I can do it in my own time and on my own terms.
Are you enjoying the slower paced life we’ve been forced to live or are you essential and still go-go-going?
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3/28/2020 03:40:19 pm
Like you, I was a 5 am riser as well, but also like you, I no longer set alarms and is GLORIOUS! I loved the way you wrote about this for a slice and expanded on how much you needed this break. I do believe the extra rest is needed as we cope with all that is happening!
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Jill Bless
3/28/2020 03:47:24 pm
Yes, I am feeling the same way. I normally set the alarm for 5 am. The last two mornings I have slept as long as I have felt like it. So refreshing. I, too am a homebody and am enjoying this time with my family.
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ADRIENNE GILLESPIE
3/28/2020 03:58:25 pm
I am naturally a morning person and have been sleeping in a bit later than usual. I am, however, staying up later. And I might be having a mid day nap.I wonder what aspects of this slower life will remain when life returns to normal?
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