As we get older, our schedule starts to fill up faster and faster, giving us no time out of our day to focus on ourselves. I can’t remember the last time I actually had time set aside for myself. So, as a college student, what are ways to help give you a sense of reflection and time for yourself?
- Create Your Daily Routine
First, it’s always best to create a routine. Wake up early, eat a good breakfast, go to the gym, go to your classes and/or work. Creating a routine helps with organization and decreases the time for procrastination. Always remember that making time for yourself should be considered a priority, and making time out of your day and creating a routine can help significantly with making time for yourself.
- Get Rid of Some Tasks
If something isn’t absolutely necessary, then don’t focus on that specific task. Whether that’s cleaning the house, running a few errands, etc. Take that time you would have taken on that specific task, and use it to make time for yourself.
- Schedule a time for yourself
Write down on a planner the day and time that you intend to make time for yourself, and follow through with that schedule. Making a schedule helps with you actually putting in the effort to make time for yourself, instead of procrastinating… which we are all guilty of.