The One Daily Appointment Everyone Needs on Their Calendar

"What would I do without my calendar?"  

If you're like busy people, you live and breathe based on your daily schedule, filled with errands, appointments, and to-dos.  

But, I wonder if there is one very important appointment missing from your calendar?

Where do you find time for you?  Do you regularly make it onto your schedule?

Most people respond no to this question.  Somehow there is a belief that the time you need for yourself will magically appear on your calendar.  The truth is, you won't find the time if you don't make the time.

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So what's the problem with not having any time to yourself?  


This bumper sticker I saw walking through the parking lot says it all.


This is the secret fantasy you may sometimes have of leaving it all behind and just disappearing for a while.  What really lies underneath this feeling is wanting and needing some time just for you.


We take care of so many people in our work, in our families, in our friendships...but where is the time to take care of you?

I strongly recommend scheduling "My Time" appointments with yourself every day.


This creates some built in breathing space in your day.  It's an opportunity for you to be with your own thoughts and to check in to see what's up for you.  It is a gift you give to yourself.


So how do you do this?

1. Add it to your calendar just like you would for any other appointment or commitment.  It doesn't matter if you start with 5 minutes at the beginning and end of each day, just start somewhere.
   
2. Make this non-negotiable time.  Don't give it away.  You are worth it.
3. Set a reminder to give you a heads up that your time is coming up.  It creates anticipation.
4. Be flexible and be creative.  If your routine changes because of travel, the time designated may need to change.  That's okay.  The priority here is to get it scheduled by making the time for it.  
5. Identify a place for your time.  In some cases, this may be a bathroom or closet, or even in your car.  If you are having trouble coming up with a reasonable place, try just closing your eyes and imagining you are in a relaxing and comfortable space.  Use your 5 senses to really see and feel this place.  It's incredible how your mind can transport you somewhere in just a few moments.
6. Get support.  Tell others what you are doing and why.  This is your chance to recharge and renew your energy.  Enlist help if needed from a close friend, family member, or coach.

Okay, there is enough here to get you started.  


Are you ready to take the challenge?  


Schedule time for yourself daily for the next 30 days.  Leave a comment below and let me know what name you have given "your time" and share any obstacles that you think may get in your way.


There is a community here ready and willing to support you!

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