Life Balance
Being busy is often misconceived as making progress. In a society that demands high standards, emphasizes deadlines, and extols financial and academic value, it can be a struggle just to avoid getting left behind. Have you given serious thought as to why you do what you do? Is your life intentionally hectic for the wrong reasons?A common mistake that most people make is not allowing for a balanced life-style. Remember, one's overall health and wellness require attention to six important life areas:
Physical (exercise, nutrition, sleep)
Intellectual (cultural, aesthetic values)
Social (intimate and social relationships)
Emotional (expression of feelings, desires)
Spiritual (quest for meaning)
Career (career goal directed work)
There is no magic percentage formula for these areas, but if you neglect one entirely, you may be ignoring an important part of yourself. For example, if you set aside time for exercise you will improve your overall functioning and better manage your stress. If you take time for your intellectual growth, you will gain new perspectives on life, experience different pleasures, and be better able to focus on your goals.
Are you a morning person, a night owl, or a late afternoon whiz? Knowing when your best time is and planning to use that portion of the day for your priorities is effective time management.
Procrastination creates time bombs that will send your life crashing down later. So, when avoiding something because you dread the task, break it into smaller bits and do just one of those smaller tasks. If this is not possible, set a timer and work on that biggie for just 15 minutes. By doing a little at a time, eventually you will reach a point where you'll want to finish it once and for all.
Gaining control over your business and personal life means gaining control over your calendar. Eliminate the trivial tasks or those that do not lead to your long-term goals. Focus your efforts where they count. Managing your time requires an understanding of where your time is going, outlining your priorities, and defining a time budget and plan, even if it means changing some behaviour and monitoring the results.
posted by JL @ 12:33 PM
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