Top 3 tips for managing your time

Is the sparkle of Christmas and New Year starting to feel like a distant memory as your to-do list grows and the responsibilities pile up?
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed—but this is your chance to reset.

Managing your time well can be the difference between staying stuck in chaos and moving forward with clarity.
This is your moment to take back control and set the tone for a focused, fulfilling year ahead.

I hear you!

I'm all for juggling hats and I multi-task like a boss but often things sit on my to-do list for way too long and it causes more stress and anxiety because I know it's important, but I'm just not able to get to it.

Sound familiar? 

It's time to make a change and to help, here are my Top 3 Tips for Managing your Time (during the school holidays!)

LOOK AFTER YOU!

Managing your time is about managing yourself but too often we think that means squeezing as much as possible into our days before falling asleep on the couch exhausted only to get up and do it again tomorrow.

You can not do your best work or be there for your family if you don't take time to look after you - and if you have to schedule that time, do it! 

Go for a long walk, run a bath, get a massage, or make yourself a healthy meal. Whatever self-care looks like for you is perfect! 

DELEGATE

Yes, it can be hard to loosen your grip on tasks, and yes, it’s true—others might not do things exactly the way you would. But here’s the thing: done is going to feel far less stressful than not-done.

Managing your time effectively often means letting go of perfection and embracing delegation.

Maybe it’s time to consider hiring some help? Or perhaps you can look closer to home and assign household tasks to family members.

Take a fresh look at your to-do list and ask yourself honestly: what on here could someone else handle? Put their initials next to each item. Just like that, you’ve created a list of tasks ready for your team to tackle—or a conversation starter with your family.

SET BOUNDARIES

Setting boundaries can feel very uncomfortable for those who like to put everyone else's priorities ahead of their own... however I strongly encourage you to give this ago. 

Look at your schedule for the coming week and find a time (ideally the same time) that you have the best chance of getting work done... then sit down with your family and friends and let them know that your work time is going to be between 9 am and 11 am weekends (for example) and that they are not to disturb you doing this time. Let them know that outside of your designated work times you will be available to help them or to go on picnics in the park. 

By following these tips you'll have taken some great important steps towards managing your time better when working from home these school holidays. Ask yourself which tip will make the most difference in your life and start with that one – you'll find yourself becoming more productive than ever before!

Looking for more support to achieve your goals and managing your time this year?

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