My goals are a strict bedtime and wake-up time, and when I can do so, it really helps. But when I am manic, my bedtime drifts to later and I can't seem to go to bed on time, in spite of alarms and knowing I do better mentally and physically.

My other goal is meal times within an hour of set times. Breakfast is easy, especially if I go to bed on time. Lunch at noon, drifts to 3 PM.... Supper drifts, too, but not as bad as lunch.

Before I retired, it was easy to do. But since I retired and I live alone, it is real easy for me to drift and lose track of time. I think my mental health has suffered as a result and it is harder for me to cope.

I keep trying to follow the goals, and don't beat myself up and give up when I don't. Giving up doesn't help. I just try again the next day because I can do so sometimes. Even a 25% improvement is better than total drifting.