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STEP 1: Look at your schedule to determine what you need. Do you need more time to complete a project, or do you need to take a day off to get several small things taken care of that are constantly hanging over your head?

STEP 2: Once you determine what is needed, also ask yourself if it is reasonable…are you expected to work 70 hours a week year-round? That may not be reasonable when trying to balance work and life, so determine what is most important to you.

STEP 3: Make the necessary adjustments to your schedule, knowing that there is a means to an end. If you don’t know what that “end” is yet, talk to your boss or others so you can manage expectations appropriately.

STEP 4: If you have several appointments or errands that need to be handled, try to schedule all of them on the same day so you can get as much accomplished as possible. Make a list of what HAS to be done versus a “NICE to get done” so you can plan accordingly.

STEP 5: You’ll be amazed how much better you will feel after you get a chunk of “to-dos” off of your plate… it will likely help you to be more proactive in adjusting your schedule in the future!