The grind is real and it can become an unbearable struggle from time to time. Fret not, with some time management practices, you too can come out on top, a champion. Here are some realistic ways you can juggle all of your daily activities effectively.
Let’s Be Real
Life doesn’t present itself like the pages of a comic book where all of the villains get vanquished by the charismatic hero. So first things first, set achievable goals for yourself. As little as they may be in your mind at first, jot them down with a timetable and get them done. Have you been neglecting your garage and now it looks like an old appliance and toy warzone? Or has your pantry gotten out of hand, making it hard to locate the last can of black beans? It might be the pits to have to go through it all, but when you see the final results of your hard work and check it off your list, you will gain a sense of accomplishment.
It’s like that with nearly everything as well. Be accountable and set time aside to get stuff squared away. And as stressful as it can be sometimes here are some tips to prevent being overwhelmed by daily life. Unpredictability can really stick it to you, but you’re awesome and you can overcome adversity.
Balancing Work and Play
Oh, the constant struggle of ensuring you get done what is needed for work so you can enjoy some play time. And yeah, it may sound juvenile but everyone needs time to unwind. Play is a broad term and it can be applied to anything you find enjoyable. Anything from crafting, painting, building, doing puzzles or catching up on your favorite shows.
There needs to be a healthy balance because work can become consuming and in turn, draining. So be sure to set a block of time that you can dedicate to work and when that time is up, boom just walk away. Tomorrow is another day. People fail to look at what has been accomplished and they only dwell on what needs to be done. Again, remember the micro victories, because they count. The treat yourself to whatever it is you enjoy, you’ve earned it.
Kids in the Mix
If you’re like the vast majority of the population, you have a kid or even multiple children and boy they can be a handful at times. With each age bracket comes different challenges and depending on your patience and knowledge, one might be harder than the next. Littles are a joy but boy can they be a stressful handful.
On the other hand, some people ace the little kid portion of the life cycle and struggle with their adolescent teens. The problems are just as, if not more, stressful as dealing with toddlers! Driving, attitudes, dating, peer pressure, drugs, alcohol…so many issues. Patience and tolerance are key as well as letting them make their own mistakes. While we may be tempted to smooth the way and “fix” everything for them, they really will learn to be better adults if they learn to navigate the world for themselves.
One area where this doesn’t apply is when it comes to drugs and alcohol use. If you find that your teen has an addiction problem, look for reputable substance abuse help to get them the professional help they need.
Taking Care of Daily Life
With everything that has already been covered, daily life stuff still stands on the table. All of your errands, personal relationships and home obligations gather here. Setting up a schedule can help knock out the errands and home tasks. Putting laundry on Thursday, bathroom cleanup on the weekend and grocery shopping on Wednesday can take the guesswork away from those activities.
Most importantly in this section might be personal relationships and how much stock you take in nourishing them. It’s a good thing to decide which people are worth your time and effort so you can work on building up those relationships. It proves to be a much smoother ride when you have people you care for in your corner. And it’s only fair that you are in theirs when they need it most. Foster healthy relationships for a lifetime of peace and happiness.