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\"7<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dear friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell me if you can relate to my typical way of planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s say I have a lunch appointment at 11:30. I’ll think, “Okay, it takes about 20 to 25 minutes to drive there, and five minutes to find a parking space, so I’d better leave at 11:00.<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then our dogs need to go out just as I’m ready to go, so I head out a little late. Traffic is heavier than I anticipated, so during the entire drive I feel rushed and anxious. When I arrive, Murphy’s Law is now in full effect and there are no parking places for blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I’d only given myself the gift of 10 or 15 extra minutes. With that small buffer of time, I wouldn’t arrive to lunch late and stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s an experiment. Take a nice, deep breath, and read this list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Ways to Add Breathing Room to Your Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Get up a little earlier and build in some quiet time for yourself in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Try leaving a little early<\/a> to get where you’re going, and give yourself a cushion of time for delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Take a nice walk or break during a busy work day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. When possible, don’t make any plans for the next night following an evening event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Leave some empty space in a drawer or cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Reduce financial worries by stashing some money in a savings account every month so you build up an emergency fund for unplanned expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Create a soft place to land at the end of the day by creating a bedroom that is serene, clean and uncluttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are your days balanced between productivity and calm? Or do you sometimes try to squeeze in too much like I do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What can you do to bring breathing room and balance to your day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could you give yourself the gift of a little extra margin today?  I always love to hear your thoughts and experiences, so drop a comment below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. You might also enjoy “5 Ways to Make Tomorrow Better.<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grateful thanks to Micolo J. Thanx for the use of Banjo’s photo above. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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