Originally Posted by JudyM
Maybe don't say yes to everyone when they ask you to volunteer, as that can become a full time job in itself. You need to save some time for yourself, as you worked hard for these years.
I hear you!! It has been a real task to start "unloading" of all the extras I do since I've retired (12 years). The guilt really bears down on my soul, but volunteering and tutoring have just about taken over my life. I'm beginning to be able to say no a lot easier, but it's still tough. I just have to remember that I'll get more sewing done if I drop some of these other projects. Of course, since I am not tutoring anymore, my "stash kitty" is no longer. I have really begun to shop in my stash -- so I suppose that's a good thing.
I am really enjoying this thread. I'm happy to see that I'm not the only retiree with dust bunnies. When I was working, I looked forward to the time when my house would be neat and clean with everything in place. Ha! And yes, I do the "FlyLady" thing, but not as well as it should be done. But her system gets me back on track when things begin to get out of hand. And yes, I do shine my sinks and tie my shoes.
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