How to get Balance Back into your Schedule

by Carmen Scott

Category: Articles, Information & Tips

When you start to think about how to find balance in your life, just this first step can seem overwhelming. The key is to make small changes that will eventually lead to a less hectic and stressful life.

Le's start with devoting 10 minutes a day to your self. Set a timer to get yourself started; you'll be surprised just how long 10 minutes really feels.

Then set the timer again for ten minutes and tackle a chore or task. Remember that no matter what you are trying to squeeze in, 10 minutes of doing something is better than 60 minutes that you spend thinking about doing something, and then feeling guilty because you haven't none anything.

Stay connected with your day; that 10 minutes might be better used broken into 2 or 3 minute sessions. Such as multi-tasking like folding the laundry while you are making supper.

Delegate activities and routines. Post lists for all family members.(ie morning routine, make bed, brush teeth, Gather backpack, homework) For the little ones, cut out pictures of someone brushing their teeth. Lists help to keep everyone on-track and to free up time!

Another time saver is to run errands together. Return a library book and pick up dry cleaning while your child is having their music lesson. Making these small changes will allow you to have "down time" for yourself, and having control and a plan is the first steps towards life balance.

Helping you find 10 minutes will be habit forming, and before you know it you can have 30, 40 60 minutes of time, just for you or your family.

Remember time is the one commodity you can't increase, even if you are rich and famous: there are 168 hours in a week. Finding 60 for yourself isn't that hard, it just takes practice.