{"id":555,"date":"2023-01-23T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2023-01-16T18:06:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T23:06:14","slug":"reduce-your-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/meal-planning\/reduce-your-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduce Your Stress By Adding These 10 Things To Your Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you find yourself overscheduled most days?\u00a0 Do you find there is never enough time in a day?\u00a0 Do you sometimes wonder where time has gone?\u00a0 This can be a stressful way to live.\u00a0 Believe it or not, you may be able to reduce your stress level by adding these 10 things to your calendar from now on.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10 Things To Add To Your Calendar<\/b><\/h1>\n

1. Schedule time for yourself<\/b><\/h2>\n

Make time for yourself every day. Dedicate at least 30 minutes to an hour to do something that you enjoy and that makes you feel good. This can be anything from reading, taking a walk, listening to music, or meditating. Give yourself this time to relax and rejuvenate so that you can face the rest of your day with a positive attitude. Be sure to add these thirty minutes to the calendar or it won’t happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Wake-up time<\/b><\/h2>\n

Add your wake-up time to your calendar.\u00a0 Knowing when you are waking up will allow you to better schedule the rest of the day.\u00a0 This may mean you need to get up earlier. This may sound counterintuitive, but by waking up even just 30 minutes earlier, you can give yourself some much-needed time to ease into your day. Use this time to do something calming, such as reading or stretching, so that you start your day off on the right foot.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Meal times<\/b><\/h2>\n

Make sure to schedule time for meals on your calendar. Skipping meals can lead to unhealthy habits and make it difficult to concentrate throughout the day. If you know you have a busy day ahead, plan to pack a healthy lunch or make time to stop for a quick bite. Scheduling meal times will help to ensure that you are getting the nutrients your body needs to function at its best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scheduling time for meals also helps you to be more mindful as you eat.\u00a0 When we mindlessly eat, we are more likely to overeat or make unhealthy choices. By taking the time to sit down and enjoy meals, we can be more aware of what we are eating and how it makes us feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Exercise<\/b><\/h2>\n

Add exercise to your calendar just like you would any other important appointment. Exercise is essential for maintaining your health and well-being, so it should be given priority in your schedule. If you find it difficult to make time for a traditional workout, look for other ways to add movement to your day. Taking a brisk walk during your lunch break or riding a bike on the weekends are all great alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Work<\/b><\/h2>\n

Of course, you will need to schedule time for work as well. If you have a set work schedule, be sure to add it to your calendar. If you are self-employed or have a more flexible work schedule, try to set some structure for yourself by blocking out time for work each day. This will help you to stay focused and be more productive.\u00a0 Also if you tend to have multiple meetings during a day, be sure to schedule a time to get specific projects done.\u00a0 You may need to schedule a time to check your email or a specific project.\u00a0 The goal of adding these things to your calendar is to start taking control of your schedule instead of letting your schedule take control of you.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Chores<\/b><\/h2>\n

Chores are an essential part of life, but they can also be a major source of stress. To make things easier on yourself, add chore time to your calendar. Dedicate an hour or two each week to laundry, grocery shopping, and other household tasks. Scheduling these activities ahead of time will help to alleviate some of the stress associated with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Family time<\/b><\/h2>\n

Make sure to schedule some quality time with your loved ones. Family time is important for maintaining healthy relationships. Whether you spend an evening each week cooking dinner together or plan a weekend getaway once a month, be sure to add this time to your calendar. One of our favorite parenting tips is to add time with each of your children to your calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Free time<\/b><\/h2>\n

Free time is essential for letting your mind and body relax. While it is important to schedule time for your commitments, it is also essential to schedule time for yourself. Add some free time to your calendar each week so that you can do something fun and enjoyable. This can be anything from going to the movies or taking a yoga class.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Bedtime<\/b><\/h2>\n

Getting enough sleep is vital for your health and well-being. To make sure you are getting enough rest, add your bedtime to your calendar. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to wind down before going to sleep so that you can get a good night\u2019s rest.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Reflection Time<\/b><\/h2>\n

At the end of each day, take some time to reflect on what you have accomplished. This reflection time can be used to set goals for the next day or week. It is also a good time to evaluate how your day went and identify any areas that need improvement. Scheduling this reflection time into your calendar will help to ensure that you make time for it each day.<\/span><\/p>\n

By adding these 10 things to your calendar, you can help to reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. Scheduling time will help you to better manage your time and prioritize your commitments. Get started today by downloading the iStratus app<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you find yourself overscheduled most days?\u00a0 Do you find there is never enough time in a day?\u00a0 Do you sometimes wonder where time has gone?\u00a0 This can be a stressful way to live.\u00a0 Believe it or not, you may be able to reduce your stress level by adding these 10 things to your calendar … Continue reading Reduce Your Stress By Adding These 10 Things To Your Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":557,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":5,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-meal-planning","category-time-management"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=555"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":559,"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555\/revisions\/559"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}