Life can be
overwhelming. I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like I'm being
pulled in several directions at once and find it difficult to cope.
We are often
juggling many demands. These can be placed on us by our children, partners,
bosses, teachers, parents, friends, and even ourselves. Add one more stressor to
the rotation and the delicate balance can easily be disrupted.
What can we do to
ensure we don't drop any balls or lose ourselves in the process? I have
come up with a few pointers to help manage a busy schedule and stay productive
without becoming run down.
Some demands
require immediate attention, like the needs and well-being of your family,
while others have less significance when compared to your overall purpose
and therefore may have to be postponed or abandoned.
You
can't be or do everything for everyone. It's okay to include
"no" in your vocabulary. I think the people in your life who
really care about you wouldn't want you to say yes to them, if they knew
you were already struggling to manage a crazy schedule.
If you
don't look out for #1, no one else will. Without taking the time to make
sure your own needs are met, you will eventually burn out. Don't feel
guilty about taking care of yourself because if you're not well, you'll
have nothing left to give others.
As a self-employed,
divorced single mom of three, dog owner and full-time student in a
long-distance relationship, my time and energy is spread pretty thin. If you'd like to share your tips or ideas on how to successfully manage a busy schedule, I'd love to hear
them. Please feel free to leave a comment.
Kind regards,
Stephanie
