Time is a precious commodity. Often, people find there is a lot to do and not enough time in the day to do it, especially when juggling work, caring for their families, and caring for senior parents. Responsibilities can weigh heavy on you and leave you feeling empty and depleted, even when they live somewhere as beautiful as Santa Monica. However, finding "me time" is one of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself, your family, and your seniors. Ignoring yourself and your needs only leaves you exhausted, frustrated, and open to illness and disease. What follows are some suggestions we have found to be advantageous when working towards finding a balance between handling your responsibilities, caring for your senior, and caring for yourself.
Schedule "Me Time" First
It may seem counterintuitive, however, scheduling time for you is actually something that should be done first rather than last. There is so much that happens during the course of a day, whether it is work, family, seniors, and anything else that may pop up. Waiting until the last minute to make time for yourself often means that time has been used up. If, on the other hand, you make time for yourself a priority on your calendar then you will be sure to get the time you need. Santa Monica and Marina del Rey, and surrounding areas have a plethora of places to give you time to recuperate and rejuvenate yourself.
Plan Ahead
Planning is imperative when you have so much to manage, including your own needs. Learning to look ahead and plan for your senior and yourself enables you to make sure you get the time you need to take care of yourself. Planning ahead should also include tasks such as reviewing medicine, transporation needs, and shopping needs.
Prioritize Your To-Do List and Be Mindful of It
Having a To-Do List will help you to stay focused and organized in executing your daily tasks. Furthermore, To-do Lists help you identify and prioritize what needs to be done today and the things that can wait until the next day or week. Sticking to your list will allow you to get things done on time and will keep you from bouncing from task to task randomly.
Ensure that You have Time for Yourself with Senior Helpers Santa Monica
Time is the most valuable commodity we have. It becomes even more valuable when juggling the demands of family, work, and your seniors. Making time for yourself, especially in the midst of so many things to do, is imperative. Senior Helpers of Santa Monica, serves the Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, and Marina del Rey areas. They provide aging-in-place and companionship services to help your senior be happy. Contact us today to see how we can help you and your family. This may include helping you to be sure to get the "me time" you need.