{"id":3527,"date":"2010-10-13T21:28:09","date_gmt":"2010-10-14T05:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=3527"},"modified":"2013-08-27T12:28:50","modified_gmt":"2013-08-27T20:28:50","slug":"how-to-find-more-time-for-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/how-to-find-more-time-for-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find More Time For Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I won’t remind you that airlines tell you to fit your oxygen mask before helping others. You already know that, and you know how the analogy goes. <\/em><\/p>\n

I won’t waste your time patiently explaining why<\/em> it’s important to have time for yourself, as though it’s something that only really matters because it lets you help others.<\/p>\n

You have the right to private time to play, relax, goof off, or do whatever the heck you want. I don’t need to explain that to you, and no-one needs to give you permission.<\/p>\n

The problem that you face isn’t knowing why<\/em> time to yourself is important. It’s finding ways to get that time on a regular basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are four things to try.<\/p>\n

#1: Block Out Time in Advance<\/h2>\n

Ever marvel at how you can keep a couple of days free in your calendar when you know you’ll be travelling?<\/p>\n

The rest of the time, it seems like every day is packed full: you can’t imagine just having a whole free day open up in the middle of the week.<\/p>\n

When you’ve got a meeting, a long trip or a vacation, your calendar stays clear. You’ve blocked out that time in advance, so you don’t fill it up with work or other commitments.<\/p>\n

To get more time for yourself, do exactly the same thing. Figure it out in advance:<\/strong><\/p>\n