Entrepreneurs aren’t usually known for slowing down. Your schedule is fast-paced and full of responsibilities, to put it mildly. You’re busy managing most, if not all, aspects of your business. Building an empire might mean long days and keeping up with breathtaking demands. But it doesn’t mean you have to let it take the wind out of your sails. Caring for your needs and implementing mechanisms to support your hard work are equally important. You wouldn’t expect your employees to juggle tasks without built-in breaks and other tools to help maintain work-life balance. So, it doesn’t make sense to have those expectations of yourself. Whether you want to improve self-care inside or outside the office, here are four ways to support your busy schedule.
1. CATCH YOUR Z'S
Sleeping sounds counterproductive to accomplishing what’s on your plate. How can you get everything done if you’re snoozing? The harsh reality is you won’t be able to do much if you don’t get consistent, quality sleep.
The effects of poor and limited sleep such as irritability and poor concentration are well-documented. Daytime drowsiness can also stop you in your tracks. Sure, you can pour another cup of coffee or try a sugar rush to put the pep back in your step. But you’re more likely to come crashing down and disrupt your sleep cycle even more.
Sticking to a set bedtime and making your environment hospitable to quality sleep goes a long way. Nonetheless, people with busy schedules and racing thoughts might need extra help.
2. TRY TIME-BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
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