Since I started working from home as an ESL tutor, there have been quite a few changes in my routine. One major change is waking up early in the morning because I usually have early classes. I’m so used to staying up really late, and I really like the darkness—well, I still do. If I don’t have an early shift or any plans the next morning, I’ll still stay up late. Some of my friends even call me a vampire, for obvious reasons, and also because they rarely see me outside—especially when the sun is out.
I usually try to wake up at least an hour before my shift (5:00 AM—I start later now since COVID-19; it used to be 3:00 AM). While prepping, I listen to some pop music to wake myself up. My schedule varies, but I usually open two classes, which means I teach for an hour before getting ready for any booked classes. Oh, and before all that, I make sure to drink at least one glass of warm water (gotta stay hydrated!). I used to drink two, but now I feel like I was overloading my system, so I’ve cut it down to one.
After that hour, I’ve realized I need to allow time for breakfast too (which I never used to do). So, I take about 30 minutes for breakfast, and then, if I have another booked class, I continue teaching—usually until just before lunch (11:30 AM–12:00 PM).
On days when I don’t have early classes, I sometimes use that time to exercise for 20–30 minutes.
I still live with my parents, so my mom usually cooks lunch. Sometimes, if I have spare time between classes or don’t have any booked sessions, I’ll cook as well. Once I’m done with work, I have lunch.
After that, it’s my free time. If I don’t have any plans (like grocery shopping or running errands), you’ll usually find me reading a book (recently, I’ve been into mangas), watching random videos online, binge-watching TV dramas, or trying to catch up on sleep—especially if I didn’t get enough the night before (which is almost always… night owl, eh?).
At home, I make sure everyone eats dinner before 6:00 PM. I like to have dinner at least 2–3 hours before bedtime, which, in my case, is even longer since I usually have trouble sleeping—especially without music.
Sometimes, after dinner, if my internet is stable and I feel like it, I’ll open more classes for another 2–3 hours. It really depends on the day, but I hope I can do it consistently. Another new habit I’m trying to add to my routine is practicing my writing—like this!
One last thing: I need music to sleep. If there’s no music, I simply won’t be able to fall asleep. It has to play the whole night because if it suddenly stops for any reason, I’ll automatically wake up—no matter how deep my sleep is.
So there you have it! That’s my typical day throughout the week. I sometimes get even busier on the weekends, though.
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