Dentist Dr. Stacy Johnson

Stress Less

Frazzled and burnt out –

that’s what we become when we don’t set aside enough “me time” to relax and reenergize.

Even the busiest people can free up a little daily me time.

It’s just a matter of taking charge and getting creative.

Here are some tips to get you started on your path to your much-needed break from the madness of everyday life.

Turn wait time into me time You’ve got “me time” waiting to be claimed when
you’re picking up your children from soccer practice

or sitting in the doctor’s office.

Always have a good book, knitting project or some other activity to enjoy while

you wait.

Even your commute is me time in the making – listen to your favorite music or learn to speak a foreign language with audio lessons.

Learn to say no

Saying no is the top suggestion you’ll hear when you’re looking for ways to find more time for yourself.

Your time is precious, so don’t spend a minute of it doing something you don’t enjoy if you can
help it.

You also don’t want to overload yourself.

If someone asks you to take on a task you can’t or don’t want to do, just explain that you’re too busy to give the job the time and attention it deserves.

Declare your official “me” time

Sometimes the best way to want is to just reach out and around you know that X day hour to hour is your me time be interrupted unless there’s – and no, running out of Cocoa emergency.

Delegate
Chances are there are few weekly schedule that someone good place to start is by dividing chores with your spouse and free up time for yourself.

Let go of perfectionism
Admittedly this is a tough one. tendencies can’t just Attention to detail is a but sometimes we stress out need to be perfect…leading more time on one task than Simplify household chores and You can literally shave hours spend running errands and a few simple tips. We