[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 06.08.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

Let’s talk daily routines—the good, the bad, and the “how did I end up doing this every day?” kind.

Here’s the question of the day: What’s the one thing you want to change in your daily routine and why?

I'll go first (deep breath): I’d really love to stop checking my phone before I’m even out of bed. Just once, I want to greet the day before I greet the news, the emails, and that one group text that never sleeps. It’s a tough habit to break, but I’m working on it!

Now it’s your turn. Big change or small tweak—what would you switch up in your daily routine?

Let’s share, swap ideas, and maybe even inspire each other to try something new this week. Drop your answers below!

Cheers!
Blue

 

[Flhusker]

I really would like to retire, again. This working at 83 years old is for the birds.

 

[SueBirch66]

I'm too sedentary.

 

[Gayle B.]

Thoughts of suicide and how others would be better off without me. These things live right in front and up close and personal and on my mind, practically 24/7.
I would like to be in a place where I’m not bothered about this garbage anymore. Who knows what my future holds.

 

[Hazeleyes]

I would like to get my cat to sleep till at least 4 am. He gets me up at 3am as that is when I had to get up when I was working. I started work at 5 am.
Also trying to wear my pants full time. Since I retired in November I wear sweatpants all the time unless I go to the store or doctors than I wear pants.

 

[TriciaR]

I really would like to retire, again. This working at 83 years old is for the birds.

Thank you so much for sharing @Flhusker ! Working at 83—what an incredible testament to your strength and dedication. But yes, we hear you loud and clear… retirement again sounds very well deserved. Here’s hoping you get plenty of time soon to relax and do more of what makes you happy. You’ve certainly earned it!

 

[TriciaR]

I'm too sedentary.

Thank you for sharing @SueBirch66 —it’s something so many of us can relate to! The first step is simply noticing it, and you’ve done that. Even small changes, like stretching during ad breaks or a short walk in the morning, can make a big difference over time. You’ve got this, one gentle step at a time!

 

[TriciaR]

Thoughts of suicide and how others would be better off without me. These things live right in front and up close and personal and on my mind, practically 24/7.
I would like to be in a place where I’m not bothered about this garbage anymore. Who knows what my future holds.

Thank you for trusting us with such a deeply personal and difficult feeling @Gayle B. It takes a lot of courage to share this, and you’re definitely not alone in these thoughts, even if it feels that way. Please remember there are people who want to support you, and reaching out to someone you trust or a professional can really help lighten this burden. We’re here to listen and support you however we can. Your feelings matter, and your future still holds possibilities—even if it’s hard to see right now.

 

[TriciaR]

I would like to get my cat to sleep till at least 4 am. He gets me up at 3am as that is when I had to get up when I was working. I started work at 5 am.
Also trying to wear my pants full time. Since I retired in November I wear sweatpants all the time unless I go to the store or doctors than I wear pants.

Thanks so much for sharing @Hazeleyes ! Early-rising cats really know how to keep us on our toes, don’t they? Hopefully, your little alarm clock lets you catch a few more zzz’s soon. And wearing sweatpants full time after retirement sounds like the ultimate comfort win—no shame in that at all! Sometimes it’s those small changes, like slipping into regular pants now and then, that help us feel a bit more ‘switched on’ when we want to be. You’re doing great finding your own rhythm!

 

[Gayle B.]

Thank you for trusting us with such a deeply personal and difficult feeling @Gayle B. It takes a lot of courage to share this, and you’re definitely not alone in these thoughts, even if it feels that way. Please remember there are people who want to support you, and reaching out to someone you trust or a professional can really help lighten this burden. We’re here to listen and support you however we can. Your feelings matter, and your future still holds possibilities—even if it’s hard to see right now.

Thanks for responding. Support means lots.