Three simple steps to more time for you

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Three simple steps to more time for you

By Bec Morley POSTED September 25th, 2018 IN Refuel

If you really loved yourself and prioritised your needs, what would your life look like? What would you stop doing?

We must fill our own cup before we can help others. Here are three key steps to finding more time for you.

We all the know the feeling. One minute it’s the beginning of a new day, full of promise to finally conquer that never-ending ‘to do list’. Next thing you know, it’s time to start cooking dinner and your list is still sitting there with only one or two things crossed off – if you’re lucky! As a hardworking mum, you deserve – in fact you need – a little time to yourself. Whether it be attending that new yoga class you’ve been dying to try, or sitting back and finally indulging in that ‘page-turner’ of a book that’s been sitting on your bedside table (truth be told, you haven’t had a chance to turn a single page in weeks). But if we can’t even find time to get through the everyday housework, how can we possibly find any time for ourselves, you ask?!

Organise. We often waste a lot of time in the long run if things aren’t organised. Your diary should contain every movement you plan to make so you can easily refer to it when you need to make plans! Even better, back this up in your phone in case you ever forget your diary. For some of us, it helps to have a visual prompt of what’s happening the week ahead, on a fridge calendar or planner. That way you can see openings for time to yourself and plan ahead. You could even put this schedule on the back of the toilet door or beside the mirror where you brush your teeth. When time is precious, you simply must plan ahead.

Prioritise. Complete the most important tasks and then reevaluate the remaining tasks. Don’t be stubborn about completing something if it really can wait. Let go. I repeat, let go….. Perhaps some of your tasks can be left until tomorrow or after you’ve had some time to yourself – know that this is absolutely okay! In fact, you’ll be more effective in the long run. Scheduling an hour of time for yourself is also a high priority! It is not selfish. The reality is, your whole family benefits when you are at your best and, as we all have our limits, you really cannot be at your best without some re-energising downtime. It just takes a shift in attitude about what matters most.

Minimise. Know that you are allowed to say ‘no’. You’ve been asked to help out at a school function – you usually wouldn’t hesitate to say yes – but you feel like you haven’t sat down in days. It is 100% okay to say no occasionally. Ditch the guilt, know that you do work hard and are completely deserving of more space. It might seem at odds with modern life, but the old cliche, “less is more”, certainly still holds true for busy families.

Bec Morley

Bec is an Associate Nutritionist and Personal Trainer on a mission to inspire, motivate and educate about healthy whole food diets and fitness. She believes in the non-diet approach and is passionate about enjoying a wide variety of whole foods in her own diet. She hopes to share her love for food and show mothers how to have a positive relationship with all foods while maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

Bec’s personal training is aimed at women’s weight maintenance, general fitness and well-being. Similar to her nutrition beliefs, she aims to inspire mothers to to find satisfaction and enjoyment in being active. She wholeheartedly believes we can all find the joy in movement and that there is something out there for everyone.