Do you ever feel like there’s just too much to do in too little time? You’re not alone in feeling that way. Have no fear! Many small changes can make a BIG impact on your workweek. Wellness programs including mobile chair massage can calm the mind and body to tackle that never-ending “TO DO” list. Chair massage increases productivity EVERY DAY!
Here are some time management tips for those of us who feel that there are simply too few hours in the day:
- Schedule your days. It may seem tedious, but scheduling appointments even for your routine activities can help eliminate wasted time. Take a few minutes each morning to plan your meal times, your errands, and other tasks to prevent yourself from idly wasting time.
- Schedule time for interruptions. We’re all human; a lot of what we do doesn’t seem to go as planned. Leave buffer time in your schedule to allow for emergencies and appointments that go over their allotted time. Sometimes more time is necessary, and the excess time can help reduce your stress level.
- Create a list of extra tasks. If, by chance, you find that you’ve blocked too much excess time in your schedule, have a list of extra tasks ready. By tackling these in your excess time, you increase your productivity without the stress of a tightly-packed schedule!
- Learn to say “no.” Even though it was probably your first word as a child, “no” has become the hardest word for you to utter as an adult. Let’s face it: if you find yourself to be too busy, you’re probably spreading yourself too thin. Remember that you usually don’t want to sacrifice quality for quantity. Take a deep breath and say “no.” The world will carry on.
- Begin with the end in mind. Set SMART goals for yourself and continuously evaluate your progress toward them. If something’s not going as you hoped, change something.
- Stay away from perfectionism. While achieving goals is great, it needs to be balanced by results. Don’t use your inner perfectionist as an excuse to procrastinate. Be confident in yourself and don’t let one detail keep you from moving on.
Using your time wisely can help lower your stress. Massage Kneads can help with your low-stress wellness plan too!
Call Janet Constantino, CEO of Massage Kneads @ 410-989-3577 for a wellness program tailored to your business!
Sources:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/219553
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/time-management-tips?page=3
