I spent most of the first year feeling guilty about no longer being as productive and like I should be volunteering or getting a PT job. It was just so weird to have days on end with nothing scheduled, and it took some getting used to. But I did!
I walk for 3 miles every morning. I read a lot, do jigsaw puzzles, watch movies and shows, take a nap most days. My house has never been so clean (an admittedly low bar, lol). I cook a lot more and am eating healthier than I have in years. I’ve made a couple of trips to visit family. Like I said, no real excitement for the most part, but I’m fine with that. I am the least stressed I have ever been in my life. I think at some point I will get bored and look for a volunteer or work opportunity, but for now, I’m enjoying my own company and the sense of peace (finally!) that I feel every day.
