You might want to do something to set the scene for your retreat time. You can do this at your computer, or you can print out the pages and do them in the bathtub if that's the only private alone time you have.

Light a candle and place it in your line of vision as you think and write.

Light incense if you like it.

Set out any favorite devotional pictures or images that inspire you.

You might want to create a small altar for your retreat segments.

Play soft instrumental music at very low volume.