[brackenbeard]

Ever since I began working my life has gotten much better. When I'm at work(bellman/driver at a hotel) I always have something to do, or like just the mere being there means my mind is occupied with the tasks at hand which keep me busy (somewhat), active, and on the straight and narrow. I never know exactly how I'll feel at work, or after work, but most of the time it's generally good. My question is how do I expand this feeling of general good when I get home, and have a couple days off. With a couple days off I begin to slip a little, which I think is natural but it's also avoidable I believe. I'm not as openly social. I want to isolate tho I force myself not to. I'm not as energized. I often feel my mood is shifting back n forth. In some sense, how can I bring the structure from the workplace home with me?

I'm the kind of person that just cannot get into my head or it all goes to ****. What I'm asking for are suggestions of stuff I can do that will give me structure like the workplace: where I'm not in my head. Stuff that won't get me self absorbed, and keeps my mind occupied. I need to find that structure, what do ya'll think?

[SublimeChange]

Keeping your mind occupied does do you good. It definitely helps with my anxiety over certain issues. Maybe watch a couple movies, TV, read a good book?

It sounds like you would benefit from a "to do list". It can be as simple as a text document on your computer or a post it note with some things you need/want to do written on it. You can make it more intricate with a planner or software on your phone. It doesn't matter which way you do it as long as you don't forget to look at it.

Write different tasks (laundry, vacuum, exercise, visit Jeff, watch Frasier, etc) in the form of a list and get them done during the day. Those tasks that you do not complete go on the list the next day. This will give you more productivity at home and away from work, so you get more stuff done in less time and likely feel better. If you wish to go further, you can assign a letter (A, B, or C) to each task representing the priority of each. In this example, A would be more important/urgent so you would try to do A tasks first.

A to do list is a simple option that I think would help you. It can literally be made in seconds but it's not the only option. I would also consider a new hobby, for example. Whatever you decide to do, good luck.

[KaylaLee]

I would agree with the Sugarless - to do lists are good (I used to survive on them when I was about 10 - made one every night, they are very satisfactory )
Routine is also good - I'm messing mine up at the minute but when I stick to it I feel really good. Hobbies and to do lists can be fitted into this and I've found that what I've always liked about work/school is the routine, and I think a lot of other people would agree.
Good luck finding a solution.