Every caregiver has those times when it feels like time just isn’t cooperating. Here are some ideas for getting a handle on time management again as a busy caregiver.
Prioritize What Has to Be Done
Some tasks are more important than others. It might not feel that way, especially when you’re doing so much, but it’s true. The key for you is to sit down and look at what needs to be done and determine a priority for each of those tasks. When you know what’s more important, you can tackle the important stuff first and the less important tasks can wait a little bit.
Avoid Over Planning
If you’ve ever made a “to do” list that spanned more than one page, you know what it means to over plan yourself. There is logistically and logically only so much that you can do in one day. You only have so much time and so much energy. Keep your lists within those limits and understand that those limits can change from one day to another. Some days, completing one task is high five worthy.
Break Tasks up into Smaller Ones
When you’ve got larger tasks, you need to break those up. Looking at one massive task is intimidating and might make you procrastinate it. Break those big tasks up and tackle each little chunk on a one-at-a-time basis. Once they’re in smaller pieces, you can schedule those tasks out over a span of time.
Delegate, Delegate, Delegate
Another bonus of breaking tasks into smaller ones is that they’re easier to delegate that way. You don’t have to do everything on your own, although it’s a common thought among caregivers that they need to do it all. Talk to other family members about helping or hire home care providers to tackle some tasks.
Look at What You’re Not Getting
When you’re procrastinating or finding that time is constantly getting away from you, there’s likely to be something that you’re not getting. You might not be taking time for yourself, for instance, or you’re not getting enough sleep. Regardless of what you’re missing, you need to make the time to correct that.
Time management isn’t going to be something you’re perfect with every single day. Give yourself the grace to have those days now and again that are a little more chaotic. You can always get back on track the next day or the day after that.
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