It is hard to believe that we are in the middle of January in the year 2010. The new year brought in new expectations, dreams and intentions. We are now reaching the point in the new year when some start to revert back to old habits. However, now more than every it is time to stay focused and keep our New Year intentions in the front of our mind. Having a sense of balance in our lives can assist us in achieving our new intentions. There are several things we can keep in mind to assist us in feeling balanced every day. Try to remember to:
- Be realistic with your time. Don't over schedule yourself. Allot a few more minutes to complete a task then you think it requires. Avoid calendar congestion by writing your schedule on a calendar or keep it in your Smartphone. Consult it before scheduling commitments.
- Prepare the night before. To help you get back in the saddle, it's a good idea to get ready the night before. This doesn't just mean picking our your clothes and packing the kids lunches. It can also include looking at your calendar and to-do list for the next day. Consider all your obligations; not just what you have going on in the office. Taking a glance at you commitments can help put you in the right mindset for the morning.
- Carefully evaluate all of your commitments. It's great to be the one who volunteers for an extra project at work or sign up to make 3 dozen cupcakes for your child's class party. However, before you raise your hand it is important to make sure that it's the right time and the right commitment. You don't have to be everything to everybody.
- All the planning the world can't prevent the unexpected from happening. It is critical for you to be flexible. Being able to adapt to the unexpected is crucial when planning for the days, weeks and months ahead.
Keeping these things in mind will allow you to design a life that is balanced. Remember, maintaining a sense of work life balance is a daily LIFESTYLE not just a New Year's Resolution. You can keep your momentum going!
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Wise words for any time of the year. I find time management is one of my main problems. Definitely going to have to improve this during the coming year.
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