Give yourself more time!

Sep 28, 2007 6:29 PM by SheKnows Editors

Posted in Parenting / Parenting Tips & Advice / Mom & Dad

Sit Back And Relax, You Deserve It!

Your day starts in a rush and continues on pretty much at the same pace until the end of the day when you collapse on your bed and have to struggle to quiet your mind chatter so you can get some sleep and do it all over again. Does this sound familiar? How would it feel to have more time to do the things you love doing and to feel more at peace as you go through your day? It is possible.

Ways to get it all done!

Ever know anyone who seemed to get it all done effortlessly? They seem to be so graceful in their approach to life and appear to be almost problem-free zones. And yet, they have the same 24 hours a day as everyone else. What's their secret? Here are 10 ways to give yourself more time.

10. Eliminate redundant activities and things that do not add value to who you are or what you do

Limit the amount of TV, electronic games and other such activities to five hours a week (if that). These types of mind-numbing activities should be used sparingly. Eliminate anything that does not contribute to your personal or professional development. Ask yourself whether the information is nice-to-know versus need-to-know. Eliminate redundant activities to free up valuable time for more enjoyable activities.

9. Stop putting up with stuff

When you stop putting up with stuff, you are redefining your self and raising your standards. There is great power in choice. When you choose to no longer put up with stuff, you have more energy and time to focus on the things that matter.

8. Value your time

Don't let others steal your time with unnecessary interruptions or long conversations. If others come to you with gossip, stop it. If you value your time, others will. Time equals life. How you spend each minute/hour/day of your life is your choice.

7. Eliminate the "rush"

If you are someone who constantly runs late, drives too fast, procrastinates or avoids things, you may be an adrenaline addict. Stop the triggering behavior and avoid crisis mode. Arrive 15 minutes early for every appointment. Drive slower -- you have the time. Eliminate procrastinating from your life, just get it done and you will increase your energy reserve and decrease your stress. Under-promise and over-deliver. Slowing down, doing less and taking care of yourself physically will actually give you MORE energy.

6. Organize

Eliminating the mental and physical clutter in your life will allow you to focus more on getting things accomplished. Only touch a piece of material once and deal with it using the 3D model -- Do it, Delegate it or Dump it. Resolve personal issues and issues that hold you back.