The work/life balance during the holidays is pretty non-existent-at least for me, and for many of my friends. Running from party to party, cramming in meetings, finalizing plans (or beginning them) for 2010 and trying to keep a calm sense of mind and sleep for a few hours is pretty hard to do this time of year. I've always struggled.While setting new goals starting January 1 is a common plan, I'd like to get ahead of that. Rather than wait until the year to come to an end and deal with complete exhaustion (and hangover) during the break as I usually do, I went searching for a few things to help get me organized so the new year is already steady vs. a "January 1 I become a new person."
Here's what I've done so far that has already helped. Share your tips in the comments. We all have better ways to keep our lives together.
- I joined a new gym yesterday. The Manhattan Plaza Health Club. (This place is a utopia by the way with all of the spas and a POOL. Yes. A POOL. I think I am more excited to go purchase a racer back Speedo circa 7th grade more than anything) It's too damn cold outside to run in the morning and that's meant me putting off my runs and thus lacking any and all physical activity. I've made a goal to get to the gym at least 3 times in the morning during the week. Clear head in the morning means happy Kristin for the rest of the day.
- To Do lists with TeuxDeux. Seriously, this site is amazing. Drop in your to dos. If they don't get crossed off, they carry on to the next day. I also love the "Someday" list for long term goals. Need to fill those in.
- Delete you desktop. My desktop is usually a clutter of folders and draft documents. I deleted 38 files last night from my laptop alone. Desktop at work is next, but it's a start.
