So I would schedule my time like that.
"When I came here, I found I couldn't schedule my time properly.
His attempts to schedule my time felt like attempts to control it.
Even though I don't punch a clock or show up at an office at a designated time, by scheduling my work, I show myself, and the world, that my time is valuable.
As a writer, it's sometimes hard to schedule my writing time because I have to write when inspiration strikes, but as much as I can I try to do the same tasks on the same days.
In return for my good health, I vowed to a God I'm not sure I believe in to schedule my mammograms on time (mine will be in August, two months late), and worry about how to manage bad news and my single-mom life if need be.
Some days, it wasn't possible to have quiet space alone, like parents day and sports days, so I scheduled my needs ahead of time to make sure I would be mentally prepared.
I've actually begun scheduling me-time on my calendar like I would my daughter's doctor appointments, my work deadlines, or my client meetings.
Establish a policy that if anyone catches themselves dithering or worrying during other times, they'll write down the worry and tell themselves, "I'll think about that during my scheduled worry time".
Not only did people share with me their sleep tips, but having people constantly ask me if I was getting enough sleep or making sure I wasn't drinking coffee after noon or staying up past my scheduled bed time were a wonderful safeguard against falling into old, bad habits.
But not everyone is on my time schedule, so I have tried to wait until 7am.
