Tips to Maximize Your Time

We are experiencing the impact and effects of COVID-19 worldwide. All is not lost, there is STILL hope! Here are some tips below to maximize your time:

1. Determine what you need from this time
All of us are in different places. Some may be working from home while others may have free range to do as you want. Whichever position you are in, take time to explore what key goal you want to achieve during this period (e.g. rest, lose weight, completing a course, starting a business plan etc.) 

*My heart goes out to essential workers who will be required to work during this time. I pray for your continued health and safety.

2. Create a plan
Planning is key! Once you've identified a key goal, use SMART goals as a framework. In order for goals to be clear and reachable they should be:

• Specific (simple, sensible, significant).

• Measurable (meaningful, motivating).

• Achievable (agreed, attainable).

• Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based).

• Time bound (time-based, time limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive).

3. Find an accountability partner
We all need someone to hold us accountable. Find a trusted family member or friend and let them know the goal/s you've set. Ask them to check in to ensure you are staying on course & provide any further support you may need. 

4. Give yourself grace
Many of us are experiencing pandemic fatigue. If a day doesn't go as planned or you just need a lazy day, please give yourself room to just BE. Someone once wrote, "Be gentle with yourself, you're doing the best you can." I'm still learning this one! :)

If you found these tips helpful, I would love to hear from you in the comment section below. Let's stay positive and keep our hope in Jesus Christ!