You're BUSY - So, how can you be more intentional with your time & planning?

When we're feeling really 'busy' we're NOT inclined to put more things in our schedule, even if it's good for us, especially when we're looking at making time for your health and health-seeking behaviours. 

So, to overcome this we need to start changing how you VALUE your time. 

Because, your time is important. And therefore, it's important to look at where you are spending, investing & potentially wasting your limited time.

I help clients create weekly plans to best optimise their time based on the goals they want to achieve. 

And it looks like this: 

1. Plan your week from Sundays. Reflect on your previous week asking yourself what worked, what didn’t, what you enjoyed and what potential habits/commitments you need to get rid of in order to make the next week more progressive and effective.

2. Set boundaries around things that matter to you. Sleep? Training? Undisrupted work hours? Down time? What do you NEED to prioritise this week in order to ‘keep moving the needle forward’ where it matters to you right now?

3. Strategise on how can you make something ‘easier’ for yourself to be consistent this week. I.e. if this is to to achieve healthier eating in a busy week, then potentially look at using meal prep services as a ‘tool’ in your ‘toolkit’ to allow you to effectively nourish your body while being so busy with other commitments. I recommend YouFoodz or MuscleChef meals for weeks like these. 

4. Microplan each day. Look at your calendar, plan out your day hour by hour and write a list of what you need to get done in order to ‘feel productive’ i.e. is it just getting tasks done at work, or work and gym or work, gym, a walk and a coffee… (this will also look different to everyone).

5. Create ‘down time’ or 'me time'. Intentional down time and time away from screens will do wonders for your health and overall productivity. Make them regular, even for just 5 minutes at a time throughout the day, and use this as an opportunity to step away from your desk and potentially get some sunlight and fresh air. Your body and mind will appreciate it.

6. If you’re ‘busy’, then remember that your time is limited and valuable. So whatever you are doing, be intentional and present with that task & limit distraction. For example: If you're going to make time to go to the gym, be intentional with your program and make it count towards your health and development. 

Remember, if you're not already in a habit of doing something, you will need to plan for it and be intentional with your execution until it becomes a habit. 

If you don't plan, it won't happen and you won't see the positive changes you seek. 


Emma