Honestly, I thought I was always good maybe even great at time management until this past weekend. Somehow I let the month of April fly by me without a second thought. Maybe it was due to the fact I was super excited that I had a niece born this month. I have also been editing these adorable dog photos from the Mutt Strut benefiting Hand in Paw that was over Easter Weekend. I am not really sure, but when I realized last weekend I only had 2 weeks - 14 days until the PreSchool Partner Food Truck Round Up and Art Show (for more information about the art show click here) I was like WAIT! I honestly thought I had another weekend somewhere between April 22nd and May 6th! Nope, nada, wrong! I worked a lot over the weekend and even skipped taking my dog a good long walk.
Time management is hard and I know I struggle with it sometimes. During these times when you realize you have way to much to do make sure you do some things for yourself as well.
Some suggestions:
1. If it is nice out take a short walk (if you have a dog take your dog with you). I take my dog on several short walks during the days I have to work on art all day. Sometimes we sit outside on one of our breaks. This always refreshed my mind.
2. If you are like me sometimes you forget about eating when you realize you don't have a lot of time. Make sure you make time to eat. If you have friends or family close by schedule a meal with them so you are able to take a break from your art.
3. Always schedule your time for your art, exercise, grocery shopping, etc. or at least try. Calendars are great. I have a paper calendar from Erin Condren click here to personalize your own. I love how there is a column for a to do list each week! I also use my calendar on my cell!
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These are great time management tips!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I always have to remember to manage my time wisely.
DeleteTime management is so important- both for productivity and for mental health!
ReplyDeleteSo very true.
DeleteHaha there are always times when you fall off the wagon a bit especially during busy season. These are great tips for time management and stress relief. Spend all your spare time with your niece! She'll never be a baby again <3
ReplyDeleteOr during the holidays when you are trying to get everything finished for clients and the shopping finished!
DeleteI could always use good time management tips! I'm so bad at it!
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not the only one who needs to work on time management!
DeleteThanks for all of the time management tips! These are great!
ReplyDeleteAny time! I love helping people.
DeleteMan, time management is so challenging, but those are some great suggestions!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad like you like my suggestions.
DeleteWhat a great post. I struggle with time management at times working at home. There are so many distractions and a long to do list. Some times getting out and going for a walk is just the thing to get you back on track.
ReplyDeleteWhy are there always distractions and a long to do list?
DeleteYour time management tips are so helpful! Thank you for all of these suggestions. I find walks are so therapeutic in times when I feel overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteWalks are so peaceful.
Deletethanks for sharing these time management tips with us!
ReplyDeleteAny time! I hope you find them helpful.
Deletelove your time management tips! it can be hard when you are a small business owner to remember to take a break to just walk your dog or eat a meal!
ReplyDeleteVery true eating is something always forgotten for me.
DeleteSuch great tips thank you for sharing your time management secrets with us!
ReplyDeleteI hope these help you.
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