We all have them - the nuttiest of nutty, crazy busy weeks! Even with our best efforts to minimize our activities and commitments they are still bound to happen on occasion. So, how do you dive into weeks like these? Here are a few tips which help me a lot.
1) Go to Bed Early! If you are a fellow night owl like me, this may seem like the opposite of what you need to do. However, the added enegy and clarity from even an extra hour of sleep a night will be well worth it!
2) Meal Plan: If you can foresee the nutty week on your calendar, make sure you have simple go to recipes planned ahead for that week, write it down, and even plan a night or 2 to eat out if need be. So much stress will be lifted by planning things out. You will also be assuring that you get some nutrition in yourself. Be sure some snacks are packed in your purse/bag for the week too.
3) Do a Mind Sweep Every Day: I recently learned this in a Getting Things Done seminar. Take a few moments each day to write out everything that comes in mind that you need to do, attend to, call, etc. and write it down. Capture it in whatever to do list/calendaring system you use, and revisit daily to make sure it's captured.
4) Delegate as Much as Possible: If there is something in your week you can delegate or pass on to someone else, do it!
5) Breathe Deeply! Take some moments to be aware of your breathing patterns. Take deep breaths and pray or meditate. Sometimes just acknowledging our stress and place in this amazing universe can help bring calm and peace.
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