Admit it. You never have enough time in a day. Not enough to get everything you have to get done, let alone time for yourself, time to do things you like to do. Free time isn’t really something we have a lot of. But when you do get some free time it’s great. Most of us really appreciate getting to do stuff we actually want to do.
What if I told you there was a way to have more free time for yourself? One of the reasons that people don’t have a lot of free time is because we can’t seem to find a good balance between work and life. We live in a 24hr world and taking a break is really hard.
Sometimes it feels impossible. Some people sacrifice sleep; others feel like they don’t spend enough time with their family. Some feel like they are failing if they can’t live up to the expectations of others in the workplace and with family. This puts a lot of stress on a person that can even harm our physical well-being. The thing is, we should really put more of an effort into creating free time to do things that we really want to do.
Studies have shown that leisure time can actually help people resist the onset of stress reactions. Taking a break from things that are required of you shouldn’t make you feel guilty, it should be used as a time to recharge so that you can be the best at what you do once you return to the things you have to do. There’s a stigma attached to “I can’t do it” that we just can’t seem to shake off.
Letting someone help you out a little when you need some time to yourself should actually make you feel better about yourself. Studies have shown that people who enjoy more leisure time are happier and healthier. One way that you can create more time for yourself is to let someone help you out with your workload. Someone like a personal assistant. You may feel like you’re just not the type of person that would have a personal assistant but we help out a lot of people all over the world, help them manage their time, so they can focus on what really matters to them in life.
A personal assistant will be happy to help you organize your time and provide services that will increase your free time. Even if you just start out small, like for example, hiring a maid to clean your home every once in a while so that you can finally try out that yoga class you’ve wanted to go to or take your family on a hike to a local conservation area.
Having more time to yourself makes you a happier person in general and you will quickly appreciate the positive impact it will have on you and all those around you. Asking others for some help shouldn’t make you feel guilty, it should be a way in which you bring out the best in yourself so you can give back to others and to yourself.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
For Entrepreneurs
What if I said that the only thing holding you back from achieving your entrepreneurial and personal goals is a wrongly held belief that something as progressive and necessary as a personal assistant is a luxury? You might snigger, but read through the next couple of paragraphs and hear what I have to say.
To reach the next level of results, business owners often need to hire more team members, including someone to support them personally. There is often reluctance to take this step because hiring somebody to assist you personally seems like a route taken by the wealthy, or the famous. I mean, who do you think you are?
You’re most likely a person stretched beyond your means in work and home life – your progression in either direction is restrained. Not only are you held back from moving forward, but you are at risk of spiralling into a state of regression.
Recognizing that personal support is an investment in yourself and in your business is one of the first keys to assuring you can get what you need and want from your life.
You wouldn’t think twice about hiring supporting staff for the different departments of your company: operations, accounting, sales, etc. But while those needs are being taken care of, who is minding your reservoir of creativity, ingenuity, and talent? Who is there to help make sure that while you are managing the different departments of your life - family, work, social - you don’t end up running on empty?
Hiring someone with the ability to manage the tasks that drain you of time and energy can be beneficial in terms of increased creativity, growth, and vision. If you have ever wondered why the wealthy and famous are able to maintain a constant state of success, you only need to consider the level of support that keeps their skills and talents running in full motion.
Investing in your abilities will help perpetuate success. You will see the rewards through your company’s growth, through the opportunities you create for people, and through the value that is created in your personal world. But in order to perpetuate success, you need to reconsider the notion that personal assistance is a luxury. It is a necessary investment in yourself.
To reach the next level of results, business owners often need to hire more team members, including someone to support them personally. There is often reluctance to take this step because hiring somebody to assist you personally seems like a route taken by the wealthy, or the famous. I mean, who do you think you are?
You’re most likely a person stretched beyond your means in work and home life – your progression in either direction is restrained. Not only are you held back from moving forward, but you are at risk of spiralling into a state of regression.
Recognizing that personal support is an investment in yourself and in your business is one of the first keys to assuring you can get what you need and want from your life.
You wouldn’t think twice about hiring supporting staff for the different departments of your company: operations, accounting, sales, etc. But while those needs are being taken care of, who is minding your reservoir of creativity, ingenuity, and talent? Who is there to help make sure that while you are managing the different departments of your life - family, work, social - you don’t end up running on empty?
Hiring someone with the ability to manage the tasks that drain you of time and energy can be beneficial in terms of increased creativity, growth, and vision. If you have ever wondered why the wealthy and famous are able to maintain a constant state of success, you only need to consider the level of support that keeps their skills and talents running in full motion.
Investing in your abilities will help perpetuate success. You will see the rewards through your company’s growth, through the opportunities you create for people, and through the value that is created in your personal world. But in order to perpetuate success, you need to reconsider the notion that personal assistance is a luxury. It is a necessary investment in yourself.
Is convenience the answer?
In the face-paced world we live in, it’s no wonder we all struggle to find time to participate in the small things that add meaning to our lives. We are constantly stretching ourselves too thin while attempting to achieve multiple goals and deadlines. And instead of reaping the rewards from our achievements, we ultimately end up trying to nurse our stress-induced illnesses, or visiting therapists to help us understand why we seem unable to achieve our ultimate goal of happiness.
The interesting thing about our fast-paced world is that there are countless conveniences set up to help save us time so that we can spend with family or spend more time climbing the corporate ladder. There are conveniences like food delivery, online shopping and speed dating; services that help us with our laundry, housecleaning, and care giving. There are conveniences so plentiful that a 16th century pauper might consider this lifestyle almost opulent. And yet, despite the conveniences offered, we struggle with the notion that our life is lacking because time is such a difficult thing for us to find.
Our suggestion at TimeBridge is that modern-day conveniences aren’t sufficient because we are still trying to manage everything single-handedly. Teamwork, it is said, divides the task, but multiplies the successes. That is a philosophy that we adhere to in our personal life and in our work life. When we have more than one hand on any job, our chances of success and progression invariably increase.
That is why our focus is supplying you with an extra hand. Someone who makes it their goal to help you achieve yours. We want to help you find time to add meaning and enthusiasm in what you do on a daily basis.
The interesting thing about our fast-paced world is that there are countless conveniences set up to help save us time so that we can spend with family or spend more time climbing the corporate ladder. There are conveniences like food delivery, online shopping and speed dating; services that help us with our laundry, housecleaning, and care giving. There are conveniences so plentiful that a 16th century pauper might consider this lifestyle almost opulent. And yet, despite the conveniences offered, we struggle with the notion that our life is lacking because time is such a difficult thing for us to find.
Our suggestion at TimeBridge is that modern-day conveniences aren’t sufficient because we are still trying to manage everything single-handedly. Teamwork, it is said, divides the task, but multiplies the successes. That is a philosophy that we adhere to in our personal life and in our work life. When we have more than one hand on any job, our chances of success and progression invariably increase.
That is why our focus is supplying you with an extra hand. Someone who makes it their goal to help you achieve yours. We want to help you find time to add meaning and enthusiasm in what you do on a daily basis.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
I read a story not too long ago listing the Top 10 most popular New Year’s Resolutions.
10: "I will work less and enjoy life more"
Yes, we all say that after a week off work and on an alcohol-enriched diet. Nothing kills that buzz, or that resolution, quite like 917 "urgent" emails that await your return.
9: "I will see more of my family"
Of course you will. You'll see them working as hard as you are because, let's face it, today's world is a very busy place for everyone. So much for that.
8. “I will make time for fitness”
There’s a reason January is the busiest month in the gym business. Just long enough to get back into the swing of things.
7. “I will eat better”
Not only are you still eating take-out at your desk because who’s got time to make lunch the night before, but you’re spilling sauce on our keyboard as you catch up on email. Next.
6. “I will quit smoking”
Yes, nothing like adding nicotine fits to the stress-free life of balancing a demanding job, a social life, a family and a home.
5. “I will go take the trip I’ve been dreaming of”
And with all the time you research it, planning it, and booking it, you’ll need a vacation twice as much.
4. “I will learn something new”
Ya, there’s plenty of time to learn new things. Maybe you can take that course down at the university? Hopefully, the classes are no longer than 10 minutes, ‘cause that’s all you’ve got.
3. “I will get organized”
It took you over 30 years to make the mess. If you think you’ve got the time to unclutter it this year, all the more power to you.
2. “I won’t stress the small stuff”
Yes you will. Because the small stuff are the ones that you can achieve results for, and everybody needs results - especially the people who pay you. They love small stuff.
1. “I will make the best out of my life”
If only you had the time to devote to that.
I bring these up (and comment on them) because with a TimeBridge personal assistant, all these resolutions are so much more attainable. Take more time for yourself and you’ll live better.
Yes, we all say that after a week off work and on an alcohol-enriched diet. Nothing kills that buzz, or that resolution, quite like 917 "urgent" emails that await your return.
9: "I will see more of my family"
Of course you will. You'll see them working as hard as you are because, let's face it, today's world is a very busy place for everyone. So much for that.
8. “I will make time for fitness”
There’s a reason January is the busiest month in the gym business. Just long enough to get back into the swing of things.
7. “I will eat better”
Not only are you still eating take-out at your desk because who’s got time to make lunch the night before, but you’re spilling sauce on our keyboard as you catch up on email. Next.
6. “I will quit smoking”
Yes, nothing like adding nicotine fits to the stress-free life of balancing a demanding job, a social life, a family and a home.
5. “I will go take the trip I’ve been dreaming of”
And with all the time you research it, planning it, and booking it, you’ll need a vacation twice as much.
4. “I will learn something new”
Ya, there’s plenty of time to learn new things. Maybe you can take that course down at the university? Hopefully, the classes are no longer than 10 minutes, ‘cause that’s all you’ve got.
3. “I will get organized”
It took you over 30 years to make the mess. If you think you’ve got the time to unclutter it this year, all the more power to you.
2. “I won’t stress the small stuff”
Yes you will. Because the small stuff are the ones that you can achieve results for, and everybody needs results - especially the people who pay you. They love small stuff.
1. “I will make the best out of my life”
If only you had the time to devote to that.
I bring these up (and comment on them) because with a TimeBridge personal assistant, all these resolutions are so much more attainable. Take more time for yourself and you’ll live better.
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