Does it feel like time is always escaping you and there just isn’t enough time to do everything? If so, you are not the only one. Fitting everything in is a struggle for lots of people. We all only have 24 hours a day and that can quickly disappear. However, you can take control of your time and feel as if you are managing it better. Keep on reading to find out How To Make Time To Do Everything.
1) Get clear on what ‘everything’ is
In order to make time for everything, you need to first get clear on what ‘everything’ is. Depending on how your brain works you might want to think of everything you want to get done in a day, a week, a month or a year. Pick a length of time that you feel you struggle with the most. For example, maybe you feel on top of life on a day to day basis, but you realise a year has gone without you ticking anything off your bucket list.
Once you have chosen the timeframe, write out all the things you want to do in that timeframe. This list is just for you so write down everything. Being honest at this stage and getting all the information out of your head is important.
2) Can you remove anything from the list?
Before you start trying to work out how to make everything fit into your timeframe you should first review the list and check if anything can be removed.
You might have some tasked that can be fulfilled someone else. That could be someone in your home, your workplace or a professional.
Remember just because we are trying to achieve everything doesn’t mean you can’t make your idea of everything smaller. The fact is that people who seem to do everything aren’t. It could be anything from having someone prepare your meals, clean your home to ironing your clothes.
3) Plot the most important things into your diary
You might not be able to do everything, but one way to make you feel as if you are doing everything is ensuring that you are looking after the most important things in your life. Go through your list and for everything that you class as important plot when you will do that in your diary.
4) Leave yourself free time
After plotting in the important things it is time to plot in free time. This should be time that you specifically leave free, because life will always throw things at you. This is time that you can use for the unexpected and ensures you have some flexibility within your schedule
5) Stick to your diary as much as possible
Now that you have started to plan your life activities into your diary you need to stick to your diary. In the beginning, it is important to see if the time allowance you are giving yourself matches the reality. If not, adjust future activities accordingly. Ensure that as new things come into your life they are added to your calendar and live by your calendar.
