Do you ever feel dread when there is no structure in your day?

 

Picture this. You had a great week of paid work, a productive session cleaning up the home, and you've spent time with your friends. Now you have some time to yourself to do whatever you want. Do you feel anxious? I know I use to.

Are you a planning type of personality? Then plan your day out.

Are you a hybrid of planning and spontaneous personality? Then plan 1-2 hours of activity, and use the other time to really do what you want and don't feel guilty for it. You deserve this free, unstructured time. Or put it another way, you need to learn to deal with this unstructured time.

Spontaneous personalities who feel anxious should overcome their fear by practicing small exposure to free time. I have a spontaneous personality, yet still think, "what activity do I do that maximizes my time?" No need to feel anxious. Just do it. Feel gratitude for the ability to learn and experience. The important thing is to keep active and keep moving. If your spontaneous thing is to do nothing, be mindful of this.

Fear and dread are natural. Remember, there is no perfect day.

Thanks for reading! Blessings!

----中文翻译 (Chinese Translation, perfect translation not guaranteed)-----

nǐ shì jìhuà xíng réngé ma? ránhòu jìhuà nǐde yìtiān.
你 是 计划 型 人格 吗 ？ 然后 计划 你的 一天 。 

nǐ shì jìhuàxìng hé zìfāxìng de hùnhétǐ ma? ránhòu jìhuà 1- 2 xiǎoshí de huódòng, bìng lìyòng qítā shíjiān zhēnzhèng zuòzìjǐ xiǎng zuò de shì, búyào wèicǐ gǎndào nèijiù. nín zhíde xiǎngshòu zhè duàn zìyóu de、 bú shòuyuēshù de shíjiān. huòzhě huànjùhuàshuō, nǐ xūyào xuéhuì chǔlǐ zhè duàn wú zǔzhī de shíjiān.
你 是 计划性 和 自发性 的 混合体 吗 ？ 然后 计划 1 - 2 小时 的 活动 ， 并 利用 其他 时间 真正 做自己 想 做 的 事 ， 不要 为此 感到 内疚 。 您 值得 享受 这 段 自由 的 、 不 受约束 的 时间 。 或者 换句话说 ， 你 需要 学会 处理 这 段 无 组织 的 时间 。 

gǎndào jiāolǜ de zìfāxìng réngé yīnggāi tōngguò liànxí shǎoliàng de kòngxián shíjiān lái kèfú kǒngjù. wǒ yǒu yīgè zìfā de gèxìng, dàn réngrán xiǎng,“ wǒ zuò shénme huódòng kěyǐ zuìdà xiàndù de lìyòng wǒde shíjiān?” wúxū gǎndào jiāolǜ. qù zuò jiù duìle. gǎnxiè xuéxí hé tǐyàn de nénglì. zhòngyàodeshì bǎochí huóyuè bìng bǎochí yùndòng. rúguǒ nǐde běnnéng fǎnyìng shì shénme dōu bú zuò, qǐng zhùyì zhè yìdiǎn.
感到 焦虑 的 自发性 人格 应该 通过 练习 少量 的 空闲 时间 来 克服 恐惧 。 我 有 一个 自发 的 个性 ， 但 仍然 想 ， “ 我 做 什么 活动 可以 最大 限度 地 利用 我的 时间 ？ ” 无需 感到 焦虑 。 去 做 就 对了 。 感谢 学习 和 体验 的 能力 。 重要的是 保持 活跃 并 保持 运动 。 如果 你的 本能 反应 是 什么 都 不 做 ， 请 注意 这 一点 。 

xièxie yuèdú! zhù nǐ yǒuxìng fú de yìtiān.
谢谢 阅读 ！ 祝 你 有幸 福 的 一天 。 

------ChatGPT Version-----

here are some general tips that may help people who feel dread when there is no structure in their day:

1. Create a schedule: Having a routine can provide a sense of structure and purpose.

2. Set goals: Having specific, achievable goals to work towards can give a sense of direction and accomplishment.

3. Practice self-care: Engage in activities that help reduce stress and promote overall well-being, such as exercise, meditation, or hobbies.

4. Stay connected: Connecting with others through social activities, or reaching out to friends and family, can help alleviate feelings of isolation and boredom.

5. Seek support: Talking to a mental health professional can help address and manage feelings of dread.