When I first saw the quote years ago, “you have the same amount of hours in a day as Beyonce” I laughed partially because I’m not Beyonce, and the quote spoke the truth. I said to myself… if Beyonce has 24 hours in a day and she is the world’s best entertainer, a mother, a wife, and the ultimate queen of slaying its time for me to #BOSSUP. So slowly but surely I started maximizing every moment of my time. I maximized my time to the point where now I am literally running out of time.
This is what a typical day is like for me…
Thursday- January 21st
5:15 am: Alarm goes off and I repeatedly hit snooze.
6:15 am: I am officially awake. I say my prayers, and then dash to the bathroom.
6:20 am: I get ready for work while listening to The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 FM.
7:00-7:10 am: I am out the door driving to work.
7:30-7:40 am: I arrive at work and check emails.
7:45-10:45 am: Teach classes.
10:50-11:20 am: Take a mini lunch break while writing a blog post.
11:20-12:30 am/pm: Teach classes.
12:35-1:15 pm: I catch up on emails and then meditate.
1:20-2:45 pm: Teach classes.
2:45-3:30 pm: Meetings.
3:30-3:40 pm: Teach my final class of the day.
3:40-4:00 pm: Clean up my desk and respond to emails.
4:00-4:05 pm: Post my blog for the day.
4:05-6:00 pm: Travel from one job to the next…(on days when I don’t have to travel, I take a nap).
6:00-10:00 pm: Teach class…(on days when I don’t have to teach in the evening, I do homework).
10:30-10:50 pm: Reflection and journal time.
10:50-12:00 pm/am: Read and watch YouTube videos.
12:00 am: Bed time.
Just looking at my schedule makes me wonder how I get everything done on my to-do list. My weekly schedule is always busy. I am for sure a weekend warrior! 2016 is the year where I am committed to finding a work/life balance (speaking it into existence).
If you have busy/hectic days and have any work/life balance tips be sure to share them below.
Until next time…
-Peach