Jenny came up with some interesting thoughts on managing our time (going to avoid the office speak "time management" phrase as makes me cringe) I've been on several office courses in the past but I generally find them a load of codswallop.
I think I like to be busy but I seem to be busy or collapsed doing rubbish, not much in between. I can never manage a third as Jenny puts it because todday for example I've been at work all morning, an hour after lunch, 3/4 of an hour early evening and half an hour at bed time finishing at 10.00 PM. Not keen on changing my job just at the moment.
What I would really like to introduce into my day is some yoga or some pilates. I can't afford classes and have plenty of books and DVDs etc just lacking time and motivation to make the time.
My days start around 6.15 and get up around 6.30, sort dogs out then out to work. As a paid carer I get random hours and can be working up to 10.00 PM and back home by 10.30 PM to sort dogs out , get to sleep and start again.
I'm doing major project house wise, getting regular coffees with friends, walking 2 dogs and fitting in my meals, paperwork, housework, huge garden. My feet don't touch the ground. My relaxing tends to be sitting at computers on forums or watching the news. Hobbies are dogs or are they more jobs - never sure which. I do feel there should be more "down time" but always struggle to see where I can get it from.
What strategies do you all employ for "me time" so important if you are still caring. I think I am still wired to be working or snatching sleep and I don't think most people try to manage as much as I do single handedly.
I think I like to be busy but I seem to be busy or collapsed doing rubbish, not much in between. I can never manage a third as Jenny puts it because todday for example I've been at work all morning, an hour after lunch, 3/4 of an hour early evening and half an hour at bed time finishing at 10.00 PM. Not keen on changing my job just at the moment.
What I would really like to introduce into my day is some yoga or some pilates. I can't afford classes and have plenty of books and DVDs etc just lacking time and motivation to make the time.
My days start around 6.15 and get up around 6.30, sort dogs out then out to work. As a paid carer I get random hours and can be working up to 10.00 PM and back home by 10.30 PM to sort dogs out , get to sleep and start again.
I'm doing major project house wise, getting regular coffees with friends, walking 2 dogs and fitting in my meals, paperwork, housework, huge garden. My feet don't touch the ground. My relaxing tends to be sitting at computers on forums or watching the news. Hobbies are dogs or are they more jobs - never sure which. I do feel there should be more "down time" but always struggle to see where I can get it from.
What strategies do you all employ for "me time" so important if you are still caring. I think I am still wired to be working or snatching sleep and I don't think most people try to manage as much as I do single handedly.