I am right along side you. We already bought our retirement home and I spend most weekends there in “Shangri-La” and then weekdays back in the city. I have a foot in both worlds. It’s hard - a marathon. Some days are better than others. When at work I focus on the income. When at home I focus on the future.
I used to ride long distance bike events, 100-200 miles. I never thought of the last mile, always just about getting to the next aid station. I am trying to use that same mental attitude now. Step by step, day by day.
It's good to have company - misery loves it, I hear...
I've done 50 and 75 mile mountain bike rides in the past, and you're right. I focused on the next "sag stop" in order to get through it. I'm just not seeing many sag stops in the next 497.5 days... I guess those must be my weekends since I cherish them so much!