Start Time Blocking - Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation - Find Your Balance challenge - Day 3
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To have better work-life balance, it’s important to manage your time wisely. You can do this through time blocking — breaking your day into distinct blocks of time dedicated to specific tasks or activities. This is a great opportunity to make some room in your schedule for mini vacations (remember last month’s challenge?) to ensure you get plenty of downtime.
When you manage your time well, you can decide what's important, make time for personal tasks, and feel less stressed. It helps you balance work and life better, making your time more organized and less overwhelming.
To do this, start with a simple, color-coded calendar or planner. Assign different colors to work or work-related tasks, personal activities, family and/or home obligations, community commitments, and breaks. This visual representation helps you see at a glance how your time is distributed.
When colleagues or supervisors request your time during a blocked period, you can lay down a boundary and respectfully say, "I’m providing patient care (or I have a commitment) during that time, but I'm available later in the day."
Think of today's tip as a roadmap to help you accomplish tasks efficiently, reduce stress, and foster a healthier work-life balance. Remember, the goal is not just to manage time but to make it work for you.
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01/19/2024 10:26am CST
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