Covering a shift for a friend? Babysitting for a family the night before finals? Last minute game reschedule? We all take on way too many obligations without realizing it until it is too late. Then, we are suddenly stuck in the middle of the week with three different responsibilities scheduled on the same night at the same time. A busy schedule can lead to postponing or cutting out what matters most to us without even realizing it. This busy lifestyle we have come so close to know has allowed us to feel like we can be everywhere and do everything. Here is how to deal with managing a busy schedule. Do what matters most to you. This means make sure all your spare time is spent doing things that mean something to you. Do not get caught up
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Staying organized will help to keep things simple. Having a plan will help to mentally prepare you for what lies ahead. Two ways to help stay organized and complete tasks are making sure you have a daily planner and to utilize a to-do list. After purchasing a planner, I recommend using different colored highlighters for each activity to help visualize what needs to be done. It also helps to plan out each week. Having a to-do list is also a lifesaver within itself because it helps to insure that all work is completed and turned in on time. The best thing to do to insure all work is completed and turned in on time is to create short-term to-do lists to check …show more content…
Make sure that the time spent away from home is spent doing things that are enjoyable instead of not, because what is the point if there is no joy in it? To help keep the stress level to a minimum stay active and exercise, but remember to keep a flexible schedule and reschedule plans if needed. Do not continue to push already rescheduled plans any farther back than needed. So remember to do what matters most to you, stay organized and always have a plan, maintain a daily routine, learn to manage your time wisely, limit the distractions, and always make sure to take time for
Staying organized will help to keep things simple. Having a plan will help to mentally prepare you for what lies ahead. Two ways to help stay organized and complete tasks are making sure you have a daily planner and to utilize a to-do list. After purchasing a planner, I recommend using different colored highlighters for each activity to help visualize what needs to be done. It also helps to plan out each week. Having a to-do list is also a lifesaver within itself because it helps to insure that all work is completed and turned in on time. The best thing to do to insure all work is completed and turned in on time is to create short-term to-do lists to check …show more content…
Make sure that the time spent away from home is spent doing things that are enjoyable instead of not, because what is the point if there is no joy in it? To help keep the stress level to a minimum stay active and exercise, but remember to keep a flexible schedule and reschedule plans if needed. Do not continue to push already rescheduled plans any farther back than needed. So remember to do what matters most to you, stay organized and always have a plan, maintain a daily routine, learn to manage your time wisely, limit the distractions, and always make sure to take time for