We are all working harder than ever before, and it is not unheard of for many of us to be working 50-60 hours a week backbreaking stuff! But with all this time spent at work, it is more important than ever to schedule time for relaxation and activities we enjoy. Get a little me time, whether that is time spent with the family, a relaxing aromatherapy massage or an afternoon watching your favourite sports. Here are 5 ways to ensure that you get more me time this year.
1. Switch off your phone[/b]
Your smartphone is your life you use it to check your work (and personal) email, text and call friends and family, stay connected via social media and a whole host of other things such as online banking, ordering groceries and playing games. But your smartphone is actually not the most important thing in your life, believe it or not! Think of all the time you spend browsing news stories, online shopping or simply responding to texts. Switch your phone off and take that time to do something for yourself, whether it is a long walk in the sunshine or a relaxing hour spent reading your new book, you will be amazed at how much more relaxed and happy you feel.
2. Leave work at the office[/b]
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When you step out the door of your office, leave work behind. This is not always possible, and there will be times when work crosses over into your personal time. But try to minimise this as much as possible by being aware of when it happens. If you work from home, set yourself strict hours and try to keep your work and home life separate by installing an office in a space away from the rest of the house. When the working day is over, close the door, change out of your office clothes and begin your free time with a smile of relief!
3. Hire a temp[/b]
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Why not hire a temp to do those tasks you never seem to get around to? Like booking tickets to take your other half to a show in the city or tackling that mountainous pile of filing that is messing up your office? Services are available which allow you to hire a temp through a temping agency[/b] for just a few hours to help you with everyday tasks, at an affordable price!
4. Unchain yourself from your email[/b]
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Do not be a victim of your email account, checking it every half hour on your phone, tablet or netbook. Three or four times a day is plenty set yourself times to check it and leave it alone the rest of the time whilst you go and do something more worthwhile!
5. Cut your work hours[/b]
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This might sound obvious, but if you can either cut or condense your work hours you will have more time for yourself and your family. Could you condense your 5 day working week into 4 days? Take shorter lunch breaks? Or could you afford to work part time? All of these will ensure that you have more time to relax and take part in activities you enjoy.
1. Switch off your phone[/b]
Your smartphone is your life you use it to check your work (and personal) email, text and call friends and family, stay connected via social media and a whole host of other things such as online banking, ordering groceries and playing games. But your smartphone is actually not the most important thing in your life, believe it or not! Think of all the time you spend browsing news stories, online shopping or simply responding to texts. Switch your phone off and take that time to do something for yourself, whether it is a long walk in the sunshine or a relaxing hour spent reading your new book, you will be amazed at how much more relaxed and happy you feel.
2. Leave work at the office[/b]
[/b]
When you step out the door of your office, leave work behind. This is not always possible, and there will be times when work crosses over into your personal time. But try to minimise this as much as possible by being aware of when it happens. If you work from home, set yourself strict hours and try to keep your work and home life separate by installing an office in a space away from the rest of the house. When the working day is over, close the door, change out of your office clothes and begin your free time with a smile of relief!
3. Hire a temp[/b]
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Why not hire a temp to do those tasks you never seem to get around to? Like booking tickets to take your other half to a show in the city or tackling that mountainous pile of filing that is messing up your office? Services are available which allow you to hire a temp through a temping agency[/b] for just a few hours to help you with everyday tasks, at an affordable price!
4. Unchain yourself from your email[/b]
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Do not be a victim of your email account, checking it every half hour on your phone, tablet or netbook. Three or four times a day is plenty set yourself times to check it and leave it alone the rest of the time whilst you go and do something more worthwhile!
5. Cut your work hours[/b]
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This might sound obvious, but if you can either cut or condense your work hours you will have more time for yourself and your family. Could you condense your 5 day working week into 4 days? Take shorter lunch breaks? Or could you afford to work part time? All of these will ensure that you have more time to relax and take part in activities you enjoy.