113: Balancing Deadlines and Relaxation - A Habit Approach for August

The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

Here we are, chugging along in the month of August, and the end of summer is on the horizon!👀

This time of year, many of us might find ourselves staring down the deadline😳 of some project or commitment that we made two months ago when the summer was shiny and new and we had all the time in the world.😎

And now you’re wondering: What the heck did I get myself into?😧

Today, on Episode #113 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are talking about three steps to tackle these deadlines and still balance⚖️ our remaining summer days with some relaxation and “chill time.”

What’s something on your to-do ist for the upcoming months that might be weighing on your mind?🤔

👍A work project

👍A family reunion you agreed to organize

👍A race you wanted to participate in

👍A volunteer project you committed to

Even though you are undoubtedly feeling the push to get started or get organized, you still crave some relaxation time🤗 before the new season starts.

That’s where this 3-step method comes in:

Step 1. Hold yourself accountable by remembering your “why”.

Reflect💭 on the fact that there is a reason you committed to this.

Maybe you have been training for a 5k👟 because it has been a dream of yours to finish one.

Or you decided to plan that family reunion👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 because you miss the huge family gatherings and no one else puts them together anymore.

No matter the task, there is a reason you felt compelled to agree to it. Remember that!😃

Step 2. Couple the hard stuff with rest and relaxation.

Change your schedule🗓️ or adjust your days to make it easier to reach your goals.

Take a break😴 for 30 minutes for every hour of work, or even take a whole weekend off after a week of focus.

Step 3. Remember to celebrate.

Accomplishing something that is challenging for you deserves a pat on the back!🥳

So, whatever your goal or task, think of something to reward yourself with when it’s checked off the list.

And, in the meantime, relax and enjoy where you are at this moment.🫶

Lorrie xoxox

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