During this time there's been so much talk of keeping up routines for mental health. Everyone I know seems kind of obsessed with doing things the same way all the time. For example, my mum who lives alone often complains about washing up after dinner so I said "why not just leave it till the morning sometimes?" I mean it's usually only one plate, glass and oven dish anyway! (she's not much of a cook) yet she just can't bring herself to do it. She feels that any divergence from routine will send her crashing into depression and I think a lot of people are similar.
I've WFH for 2 years now and I love being able to do what I want, when I want (my work isn't tied to 9-5). I get up anywhere from 7am-11am. I nap if I want, go to bed anywhere from 9pm -1am. Eat my main meal at any time etc. Clear up afterwards, or the next day if I want to! I don't plan what I'll do, just wake up and think ok what shall I do today? And even that can change in the course of the day. Obviously when my DC were young I needed more of a routine for them, likewise when I worked in an office. I do understand why people need routine but am curious to know if anyone is like me, or would be if they were able to?