Happy Freya’s Day!
This last month has been one of reflection on what my future holds and no matter what type of beliefs you have about the future, it falls to the person to either just let things roll or develop the habits and discipline to get where you want to go.
I have had numerous false starts in life. Ministry and Teaching in the Public Schools among them. Now I am looking at things as a realistic 54-year-old man and asking myself what to do now.
- I don’t think any type of professional career is available to me anymore. I apply to a lot of jobs and I get no responses. I now very much think that ageism is very real and it is unfortunately one of the few allowed prejudices. I am not going to give up trying to find a good opportunity closer to home, but I am being realistic about it.
- My regular job has some opportunities for advancement, but you have to be patient. Growth will come there but it will take some time.
- My YouTube Channel is very close to full monetization. This will hopefully be a side hustle, for now, that will give some added income.
- That leaves writing. Something I have a hit-and-miss relationship with but have always dreamed of being a published author. I just need to get passed the writing on emotions thing. Being a disciplined writer by the end of 2024 is a real goal for me.
It’s a real do-or-die moment for me. I am very likely autistic and hypertensive so self-discipline is key when I am not feeling it. The best time to develop things like this is when I am feeling well and not overwhelmed, which is now.
The main thing is to have the main routine in place once Spring comes. To that end, it is time now to begin practicing and getting things in place. But details are needed. I am now going to be on third shift so my day starts at 4pm when I get up.
Main Routine: (with details)
- Get up, Make my bed, clean the apartment
- Full body Stretch (Shower on days off)
- Email Check / Personal Business
- Youtube Video – 1 a day. (Watch Premiere)
- Read 1 chapter of a book
- Write 1000 words in my rotation. (Blog Article/Deconversion Story/Novel)
- Days Off: Repeat 5 and 6
- Prepare for work the next day or if not working relax.
Before Work: – Workout/Shower
Discipline: Diet – Carnivore Heavy.
One thing I think that has helped here is realizing autistic people tend to overreach and then get frustrated so learning to keep it smaller and focused has taken a lot of thought. Hopefully, I can build off this routine but in a way that I can actually accomplish.
I remain.
The Rabyd Skald – Wandering Soul, Bard, and Philosopher. The Grey Wayfarer.
Skal!!!