We all have days when we wake up and there isn’t a minute to spare. It can be hard to prioritize when being pulled in many different directions. Here are few things that you can skip without guilt on busy days.
What do you tend to skip on your busiest days?
This is great and I agree with all of the above especially the internet and specifically Facebook!
I’m with you, Janine. I can get on Facebook and suddenly realize 1/2 hour has flown by. Definitely need some healthy boundaries around that one. Twitter can be the same for me!
Great list! I skip laundry on busy days.
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All you need to do is visit a college student to realize how long people can actually go without doing laundry:)
Yes, yes, yes on skipping the internet and social media! They’re like the snake with the hypnotic eyes in the Jungle Book movie.
Oh, I loved The Jungle Book. Great reference! It is amazing how time can disappear, and it is so easy to turn to when you have what can be perceived as an “insignificant” amount of time. Sometimes I literally need to put it in sleep mode and walk away.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who uses that paper plate idea! Great infographic.
Somedays the paper plates make a big difference, right? Especially if you have a crowd. Do whatever you can to make meal prep easier. It’s getting everyone fed that matters most:)
I had to skip a lot of these things when my husband was in the hospital. It made me question how important some of them even are!
Times when loved ones are experiencing a health crisis are busy indeed! Everything else gets moved to the back burner. Sometimes periods like these can open our eyes to things we previously spent time on that we didn’t miss. It is so interesting how rough times teach us lessons that good times often do not. Hope he is feeling better, Janet!
I am reading this today of all days when I am super busy with clients’ tasks. I do believe you need to cut out non-essential tasks in your day. I also find that taking a break helps you refocus on the next task. And, not forgetting to stop for lunch is important too. Even when we are busy, we can get more done when we are alert and effective. If we don’t spend time taking care of ourselves, we will not be 100% aware of what is going on and what truly needs to be done. Thanks for the reminder, Seana.
Fueling your brain and body is always important, but especially on crazy days. My husband tends to skip meals, and then realize hours later than he is hungry. For some reason, my stomach never lets me forget to eat. I do need to remind myself to keep hydrating!
This is brilliant. I was thinking this today because Cassidy is away and I have so much work to do. I’ve been skipping ALL social media, except for work, as well as an errand that wasn’t crucial.
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I also skipped an errand today and rescheduled for tomorrow. That was just going to work better for me, and give me time to focus on what I need to do today. Good luck with Cassidy being away:)
I skip putting a lot of effort into my hair and make-up – a ponytail and a swipe of lipgloss sometimes just has to suffice!
That’s a great one, Sarah. There are days to primp, and days when you just gotta get out there and get going!
Hi Seana,
I think it is good to think about what we can let go of. We don’t need to do it all that is for sure. I wish I would have used the foil idea tonight as now the pan sits waiting to be washed (well likely soaked) lol. Love the info graphic.
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I used the foil tonight and it made me happy:) Sometimes it is giving myself permission on a few little things that can make all the difference!
What a great list! I try very hard not to do this, but on super busy days, there have been times when I skip doing my back exercises or mindfulness meditation. I don’t like to skip them because frankly, they help me feel more centered and relaxed, especially on those busy days. But I think the part that I like so much about your list is that you are giving us permission to cut out some less essential things that take time when we don’t have time.
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I’m so glad that I am not the only one doing back exercises! I do them every morning… I tell my family that fear of hurting my back is a pretty powerful motivator:) You’ve captured the essence of the post, Linda. There are going to be days when we can’t do everything we plan, and that is ok. Do what you need to survive the day, and then get back on the horse tomorrow.
Probably everything in the Important-but-not-Urgent quadrant of the Eisenhower Matrix can be skipped for a day or two, or a week, as long as it doesn’t become a habit to skip them. And food — it would be cost-prohibitive to order food all the time, but there are more and more ways these days to have healthy food delivered.
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I love that there are healthier options for take-out these days. I love what Panera offers, but unfortunately ours closed:(
I think the internet and email are my #1 things to drop when I’m really busy. I spend too much time on social media anyway!
Once I start, I lose track of time. I’m trying to put some boundaries on my internet time… periods of day when I will pursue something else if I have a few minutes.
Brilliant! I especially love dishes!
Thanks, Ellen. Sometimes you just need a quick clean up!
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Super important! I agree with the internet and social media. It’s one of the biggest parts of my day because my jobs are online but it’s also easy to get distracted.
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That is a real challenge for so many people. They must be online, so avoiding the temptation to click over to a “fun” sight is hard to resist. It is worth the effort to find a work-around as so much time can disappear so easily!