Life categories
This is a less detailed, more general way of tracking how you are spending your time. You need to really think about the four major life categories and then assign a number to each indicating the amount of time you spend on each. A lower number means not enough time is being dedicated to the activity while a higher number suggests too much energy is being devoted to the area. In the above example, you see again that business is where the bulk of the time is spent, while relaxation, personal development and socializing fall by the wayside. This imbalance increases the chances for burnout to occur.
Though having every aspect of your life come in at just the right amount might be idealistic, this diagram illustrates what you should strive for when scheduling your time. When you find the number in one area is continually creeping up, take time to realign your schedule. Again, some people have the false expectation that spending more time at work makes them more successful, but that isn’t really the case. When you can balance your life among all of the important areas, the downtime you enjoy will give you more energy and mental clarity to pursue business and professional opportunities that can push you forward.
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