"Not having enough time comes up over and over again for my clients. Women are busier than ever; we're juggling careers, families, and friendships. But trying to find the time to fit all of our responsibilities in leaves us too drained to enjoy the life we've worked so hard for. I recently saw an ad on social media featuring a series of successful women saying that they wake up at exactly 5:50 AM every morning."
"Do you replay past conversations in your head, telling yourself, "I should've handled that meeting differently," or "was I too hard on my kids?" Or do you have a running ticker tape of to-dos or what-ifs running through your mind at all times? Thoughts about the past and the future can feel productive. You tell yourself that you're reviewing what went wrong to avoid mistakes next time or scanning ahead to prevent anything from slipping through the cracks."
Women juggle careers, families, and friendships and often feel too drained to enjoy life. Waking up earlier does not produce time spaciousness and is an ineffective solution. Three science-supported strategies can reclaim up to ten hours per month. First, reduce time spent replaying the past and worrying about the future because attention is limited and rumination drains present-moment productivity. Second, cultivate cognitive flexibility to set boundaries without guilt. Third, implement a values-based calendar that allocates time to priorities and ensures actions align with personal values. These strategies improve efficiency and reduce stress.
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