An early bird—love that!
Do you have a favorite way to start your morning, or a little ritual that gets your day going? Really glad you shared @Glenn ! Do you have a favorite way to start your morning, or a little ritual that gets your day going? Really glad you shared @Glenn !That’s fascinating—you’re like a mix of early bird and night owl with a midday lull!
Do you find you plan your most important tasks for the morning or evening? Thanks for sharing your unique rhythm with us @GreyPat —it’s a great reminder that not everyone fits neatly into one category!Isn’t it amazing how retirement gives you the freedom to shift into your natural rhythm?
It must feel nice not having to set an early alarm anymore! Do you find you’ve settled into any late-night hobbies or routines since the change? Thanks for sharing this glimpse into your retired life @Laura580 !Sounds like mornings are your time to shine!
Have you always enjoyed being up with (or before!) the sun, or is it something that developed over time? Really appreciate you sharing your rhythm with us @maizex !That sounds like a great way to make the most of both worlds @Lindy11825 ! It’s nice to hear you’ve found a rhythm that works for your schedule and lets you enjoy those peaceful late hours.
Do you have a favorite way to unwind on your nights off? Thanks so much for sharing!Wow, that’s quite the schedule—even in retirement!
It’s amazing how habits from our working years can stick with us. Do you find you enjoy those quiet early hours, or is it just what your body’s used to now? Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your night-owl-meets-early-riser lifestyle @Arkie98 !Another early bird in the mix!
Is there something you especially love about starting the day early—maybe the quiet, a nice breakfast, or a good walk? Thanks for jumping in and sharing @Butterflies !What a lovely way to welcome the day—and end it, too!
There's something extra special about those moments after a long, dark winter, isn’t there? Do you have a favorite spot to catch the sunrise or sunset where you are? Thanks for sharing that peaceful picture with us @Jmarean17 !Waking up around 6:00 AM sounds like a great way to get a head start on the day.
Do you have a morning routine you stick to, or do you take it slow and see where the day goes? Thanks for letting us in on your schedule @Shirley@36 !Another early bird—love it!
Do you find mornings are when you feel most productive, or is it more about enjoying the calm before the day gets busy? Appreciate you sharing with us @Ruthschow !It’s amazing how our sleep needs can change once we’re no longer on a strict schedule!
Sounds like retirement has given you the gift of real rest. Do you feel more refreshed these days with all that extra sleep? Thanks for sharing this gentle shift in your routine @NIBOR0 !Haha, I love that—early bird without the worms!
After 20 years of early wake-ups, sleeping in sounds well earned. Do you have any favorite late-morning rituals now that you’re off the o’dark 30 schedule? Thanks for the chuckle and for sharing your story @Gayle B. !Thank you for sharing such a personal journey @Indiana Donna . It’s incredible how deeply our bodies can hold on to those overnight routines, especially after years of such dedicated work—especially in a demanding role like ICU care.
It sounds like you made a truly selfless choice to retire when you did, and I hope you and your husband got to enjoy some meaningful travels together. Do you still find yourself drawn to the calm and quiet of the nighttime now and then? Your story really highlights how powerful—and personal—our rhythms can be.What a lovely way to start the day—with gratitude and a sunrise.Early bird, love the sunrise, grateful for another day
There’s something so peaceful about those early hours, isn’t there? Do you have a favorite morning ritual that helps you soak it all in? Thanks for sharing that gentle reminder to appreciate each new day @Saltymermaid3* !Working all three shifts must’ve kept your body clock on its toes!
It’s great that you’ve found a rhythm that suits you now. Do you enjoy the quiet and calm of the late-night hours, or is it just when you naturally feel most awake? Thanks for sharing your post-retirement groove with us @TexPenn !
That’s adorable—singing to yourself in your crib sounds like a true night owl from the very beginning!
Have you always felt more energized and creative in the evenings? Thanks for sharing such a lovely glimpse into your lifelong rhythm @Joking !A lifelong night owl—some habits really do stick, don’t they?
Do you find the nighttime still feels like your most productive or peaceful time? Thanks for sharing your steady sleep style with us @jduryee !Sounds like you’ve got a weekday/weekend rhythm that works for you!
Do you find you enjoy the extra late nights on the weekend for something in particular—maybe reading, movies, or just unwinding? Thanks for giving us a peek into your schedule @beth54 !Sounds like your kitty runs a tight schedule!
There’s nothing like a furry alarm clock to get the day started early. Do you both have a little morning routine together once you’re up? Thanks for sharing your early birdie mornings with us @bobbibonn !A definite night owl—there’s something special about those quiet late hours, isn’t there?
Do you find you’re most relaxed or creative at night? Thanks for letting us in on your natural rhythm @families2008 !Join the conversation
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