So many things, so little time... The never ending battle of time ☺

I don’t think I’m alone in this. I’m sure a lot of people out there experiencing the same thing on a day to day basis. There are a few things that help me overcome this feeling of running out of time:

1. Don’t Panic! I know, I know, never tell a woman not to panic. But seriously, don’t panic. It will only make things worse. If you have a long to do list, take a deep breath and review your list.
2. Choose wisely. While reviewing your list, group tasks into 3 separate buckets, (1) tasks that take the least amount of time and effort, (2) tasks that take the most amount of time and effort, (3) tasks that are great urgency. It’s always best to prioritise and multitask between (1) and (3).
3. Plan, plan, plan! It goes without saying, always plan. Make a schedule. Allocate time to work on tasks in this list. Always add 25% to the time you allocated for a task. This will give you a sort of time buffer, in case you need more time to accomplish the task. Or, if you complete the task in time, you can reward yourself some time to have a cup of tea.
4. Never say Later. In other words, don’t procrastinate. This is the arch enemy of to do lists, procrastination. If it’s in your to do list, do it. Close your eyes and imagine yourself working towards completion of this task. Imagine the satisfaction of crossing that item off your list. If the house is a mess, clean it. If the laundry is piling, wash it and iron it right after they dry. If the sink is full of dirty dishes, wash them. The more you procrastinate the more items you’ll add in your to do list.
5. When the cake doesn’t rise... If things don’t go as planned, don’t beat yourself up. Nothing is perfect in this world, take a deep breath, count your blessings, and give yourself a second chance.