Over the past year, I’m implemented a few different strategies to help me get more done with work and in our home. Balancing my “Work From Home” job, along with my role as a housewife has been a challenge at time. I thought I’d pass along two simple tips that have greatly influenced my day to day activities:
1) Write Down Goals Each Evening For The Following Day
Whenever I feel that I have more than I can handle throughout the week, I’ve noticed that tackling a “to do” list the night before helps relieve my stress. I tend to do prefer writing them in the morning to start my day off, but on really stressful weeks writing things down the evening before helps me to calm down and relax.
2) Unplug For A Few Hours
While modern convenience are great for most of my work related projects, at time it does get a bit too hectic. Trying to balance social networking, e-mails, updating this website, phone messages and even texting…it can get overwhelming for anyone! If you feel more burdened than blessed by the technology around you, take a break! Unplug your computer, turn off your phone and simply concentrate on recharging your mind! Sometimes all it takes is a few minutes or a couple of hours!! Then you will come back with more energy and able to focus better in order to get more done.
Here are a few other things that may help you as well:
- Take a break from the computer every 30 minutes. Walk around the room or stretch for a few seconds.
- Be sure to drink plenty of water, to stay property hydrated. It helps you to concentrate.
- Keep a notepad nearby so you can jot down notes. You never know when you will need to brainstorm!
All these tips are merely meant to help you. So go for it today! See what areas you need to work on.
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