I've got a list on my phone of books I want to read, films I want to watch, things I want to do or arrange or find out about. And in the evenings, once the kids are finally in bed, if I happen to be feeling bored or lonely, I get out that list and see if I can treat myself to some of it. It really helps. Last night I researched day spas in my area for a trip in the summer. Tonight I have a movie to watch, and I'm going to write a few old-fashioned letters to friends that I don't see as often as I would like. It helps me to have that ready on my phone, so I can add to it during the day when ideas occur to me, and don't have to wrack my brains for something to do with myself when I am feeling exhausted and low.
