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