Do you need some space when you get home from work?
I know not all MC readers will work in the conventional sense in the way I do, leaving the house 5 days a week at 7.30am and returning later in the afternoon, but maybe the question still applies if you work from home or at home maybe.
Do you need a break between work and what comes next?
I do.
I call it the flashpoint. Expectations can be high on all sides when someone gets home and they may not be the same for all concerned such as the person 'at' home. Hence the flashpoint, when things can go south real quick if expectations aren't met.
If I don't get at least a half hour off - a sit down with a cup of tea and maybe some blogging or googling - when I get home before domesticity rears it ugly head then I'm grouchy as hell and feel hard done by.
Its a silly thing I know, a stupid thing and possibly a very selfish thing, but with me staring down the barrel of being Sixty years old in 12 months time I feel as though domestic matters have had enough say in my life already and my own sh*t can take priority for a half to a full hour when I get back home.
Don't get me wrong, after my 'break' I'm up for anything the house can throw at me - cooking, household admin, wrapping Ebay sales, washing up, dog walks and so on - until later in the evening when me and the Missus are done with everything and settle down to watch telly or blog or whatever.
My 'need' for time-off or me-time causes trouble and is often not possible as a tsunami of admin, deadlines, commitments and OTC [other people's crap] smothers me and the Missus to the point where I have to get involved straight away.
I can't decide if I'm being awkward, unreasonable, childish or God forbid, chauvinist.
I'm in delayed 'me' time at the moment, as I had to help sort out some serious stuff when I got home today.
What are you like after work readers?
I think 'me time' is both healthy and essential in this relentless pressurized 24/7 society. I'm not a great people person so I take every opportunity to find space, isolation and chillout time for me, myself and I... but even that's not always enough. Hope the rest of your night provides that much needed 'me time', Woodsy. Take care :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tone. On the sofa now with Moonbase Mutt Blue. Alas, I've been doing Ebay admin and got myself in a listing pickle. The buyer will not be happy. Oh well, I am going to make a cup of tea and grab a soothing Twix! Hope your'e relaxing!
DeleteI'm having my break right now.This is what I decided to do with it,comment on Moonbase Central.Just prior to reading your article, I was giving myself a Pep-Talk,admitting that I am busy as heck,but not overwhelmed.All the pieces "fit" like a jigsaw puzzle and completeb my day and I look back on it with satisfaction.I hope your puzzle comes together soon,pal.I'm rooting for you :)
ReplyDeleteYep, life is a puzzle Brian. That's for sure.
DeleteYes, "me" time is essential, you can't keep concentrating on work all the time. As I'm self employed, working from home, (and keeping odd hours) I tend to have a mid-afternoon break, usually a short walk (or in summer, a swim). I do tend to work until about 9pm though, then it's collapse with a DVD, or Youtube video or something not very challenging!
ReplyDeleteI like that phrase Andy, not very challenging! My idea of recreation! Alas, I'm starting to yawn a lot by 10pm and its up the wooden stairs to Beddington!
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