No stressful crisis today..... My schedule is already full!!!

These days it seems that just about everyone feels rushed, with not enough time to get everything done.
It’s very tempting to schedule more activities than we can realistically manage into our day, too. This leads to STRESS....STRESS...STRESS
Here are 5 tips to help you manage your time more effectively.

1. Keep a record of your plans.

Making a note of everything you need to do in advance helps you to control your schedule, This is one of my hardest things I hate lists I feel if I dont get everything crossed off my list then UGHHHHHH 

2. Prioritize

Once you have your weekly plans set out in writing, decide which of those activities are most important, and highlight them in some way. Color coding a calendar for family time, business time, relaxation time, and most of all vacation time. This will help you to see clearly which are urgent, and which can perhaps be rescheduled, or eliminated.

It’s important to prioritize based on what is most important to you, rather than what you feel “should” be important.
Spending time with an old friend may be more important to your personal well being than taking on an extra client, or completing a remodelling project in your home. It’s up to you.

3. Weed out the unimportant

If you find your schedule is over booked, it’s time to decide which activities you can cut back on, or eliminate altogether.
Perhaps an appointment can be rescheduled to make room for spending time with your family,
Don’t be afraid to be a bit ruthless in cutting unimportant activities out of your schedule in favour of the things which matter most.

4. Turn off the TV

Television is a wonderful invention, but unfortunately most people spend way too much of their time in front of the box.
There’s nothing wrong with watching a program you’re really interested in seeing, but if you find yourself aimlessly channel hopping, it’s time to get up and do something else.

5. Schedule some time for peaceful relaxation...THIS IS MY FAVORITE ONE

Though this may seem counterproductive at first, it’s important to recognize the importance of “down time” for maintaining a sense of happiness and well-being.
Taking a few minutes each day to exercise, read a book, or simply engage in quiet reflection, will help to recharge your batteries for the rest of the day.
In fact, timeout to relax and rejuvenate actually makes us more productive when we go back to complete our daily tasks. Remember, constant stress reduces your ability to concentrate and get things done, while lowering your resistance to colds, flu and other health problems.
Ultimately, time management is simply a matter of becoming more aware of how you spend your time, and opting to spend it on what matters most to you

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