Do you use a calendar? If not… why aren’t you? How do you manage your time?
I was in Stockholm for my PhD not long ago, and I have been managing both my PhD responsibilities and my clinical work duties in Iceland.
I have learned that the more I do, the more stressed I become. However, the more I do, the more fulfilled my life feels!
Balancing work and play therefore appears to be very important for my success.
My busy schedule requires me to plan my activities carefully. This means that sometimes I come home from clinical work completely exhausted. Thus, I need to make sure I have ample opportunities for stress-releasing activities!
For instance, I schedule and time block activities, such as having dinner with my mother and going to the movies with my friends, among other things. Essentially, I do not engage in any activities that are not on my calendar.
However, I’ve never felt more fulfilled! Moreover, since I ensure that ample time is allocated for my PhD and my clinical duties, I have a great overview of where I can schedule “me-time” and the above-mentioned stress-releasing activities!
In short: Never underestimate the power of good calendar management!
I am currently using the Notion calendar app. I have it connected to my Google calendar, my work calendar, and school calendars.
What calendar app do you use?
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