I look forward to this as much as I look forward to my Friday afternoon planning session.
It's important to schedule in the important things in life. Yes this can seem a little over the top but if you schedule in work why not schedule in play?
If you live by your diary then put everything in it. Too many people complain they haven't time for x,y & z. When in reality they have the time they just aren't organised enough.
Try it for yourself. Schedule in now your leisure/family time that you want before the end of the month and see if you get to enjoy it. I'd put money on the fact that you have a better chance to.
Go on strike that work life balance you want
Scheduling in play-time is incredibly important, but what's even more important is learning how to be flexible while still being productive, so that when an awesome opportunity arises to spend time with your kids/partner/friends etc you can do it without it throwing off your grand plan.
ReplyDeleteWow! My two posts above mine on the Ultimate Challenge were for more balance AND for free spirits (like me!) to embrace structures and systems. Wow. I think there is a message here for me. I've actually decided to go back to my tradition of taking personal retreat days once a month. I dug out my paper calendar this morning and added stuff to it. I've been ridiculously productive all day. Hooray for me and for us. What a grand post! THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your comments. May your year be productive and balanced
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