The media views successful people as those who dedicate all their time and energy to their work. Think about some traditional ‘successful’ jobs that you see on T.V. Doctors in shows like Grey’s Anatomy are working all hours around the clock. Lawyers in movies like Legally Blonde are practically sleeping in the office while reviewing papers. These portrayals of hard work are often unrealistic and create unreasonable ideals.

We view staying busy as a badge of honor. When we are consistently busy, we feel needed and high in demand. Maybe you have many friends who make many fun plans and beg for you to be there. Or a successful business that is flourishing and keeps you on your toes. On the flip side, when you have no plans, it feels like the world is moving and you are just staying put. However, over-scheduling also has plenty of negative effects on our emotional and physical wellness. Learn how to take time for yourself to boost your quality of life.

Consequences

Consequences of stretching yourself thin may manifest in feelings of overwhelm, stress, frustration, hopelessness, or incompetence. With constant busyness, you might ignore physical and mental health concerns. Take note of increased muscle tension, headaches, trouble sleeping, digestive issues, and overall lack of movement. You may find yourself in a cycle of fatigue from lack of sleep and poor nutrition which contributes to worsening your state of health. Find time in your life to take care of yourself, however that may look like.

Mindfulness

The most popular recommendation is to practice mindfulness. This can take anywhere from a few seconds to hours. Dedicate time to connect with yourself; observe your inner thoughts and better understand what you need. This can be through deep breathing, journaling, or stretching.

When you’re finding time to practice mindfulness, set strict boundaries between work and rest. It can be helpful to break your day into chunks to get tasks completed. Try separating your workflow at the beginning of each day and minimize distractions as best as possible. Remember that busyness doesn’t necessarily equate to productivity or value.

Managing Money

With something like your finances, it can be hard to set time to think intentionally about how to manage your money. One subscription here, one coffee there, another dinner here, and you can easily lose track of where your money goes! Similarly, to taking time for personal care, take time for financial care. Try to sit down and make conscious decisions about where you put your money. Creating a budget and tracking your spending is a big first step in being savvy with your money. Once you have a solid understanding of where your money goes, you can look at how to grow from there.

You deserve a break as much as anyone else does. This is your life; you have worked hard to get to where you are now. Try to manage what you have and do now before adding more.

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Marilyn Suey

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM

Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary®

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Marilyn Suey is a Registered Representative with, and securities and Retirement Plan Consulting Program advisory services offered through LPLFinancial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. Other advisory services offered through Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC a Registered Investment Advisor. The Diamond Group Wealth Advisors and Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial.CA Insurance License #0E01981 Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification mark CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the United States to the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification mark.

Marilyn is the Founder and CEO of The Diamond Group Wealth Advisors. She is a nationally recognized Financial Educator, Author, Speaker, and Wealth Manager, who you may have seen in NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX network affiliates and Yahoo News, Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch, Wall Street Select and others. Marilyn and her team at The Diamond Group Wealth Advisors have been showing business owners, healthcare professionals, and executives how to accumulate, preserve, and pass on their wealth for almost 20 years. Marilyn integrates a prosperity planning process, that includes a strategy for Wealth Accumulation, Wealth Preservation, and planning for your ideal retirement lifestyle. She founded the Savvy Women Community where she shares her wisdom and experience with like-minded women. She received an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a degree in Applied Math and Economics from UC Berkeley.

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