05/28/2026
Wellness Wednesday Week 18: It’s About Time!
Key Takeaways:
Top time thieves: Distractions, Procrastinating, Screen time, Multitasking, Cluttered mind, and Disorganization (which one(s) is/are yours?!?)
There are impacts to not managing time (and they are negative!): stress, anxiety, burnout, scheduling conflicts, goals that are hard to achieve, poor sleep, no time for yourself, and more!
Time Management Personality Styles:
- Hoppers: frequently multitasking; enjoys staying busy and starting new things
- Helpers: Say "yes" a lot; puts others first; trouble setting boundaries
- Perfectionists: want things to be perfect; spends a lot of time on details; very organized
- Strategizers: Engage in over-preparation; over plans without accomplishing much
- Procrastinators: Struggle without a deadline; waits until last minute to get things done
- Busy Bees: Often on the go; has a ton on their plate; relaxing is a struggle
Which personality styles do you identify with?
Time Management Tips
Nutrition: meal plan, shop smart, use cooking shortcuts
Exercise: break it up, prepare for it, put it on the calendar
Stress: stick to one task at a time
Sleep: budget into your day; keep to a schedule
Self-care: say no, take 10 minutes, schedule time for self-care
Create a Success Schedule
Choose a method: daily planner, wall or desk calendar, phone app or computer program
Add Tasks and block time:
- Mandatory and repeating tasks first
- Add purposeful time for your health
- Tasks with flexible timing
- Hobbies, downtime, and interests
CHALLENGE: Figure out what your time thief is and take a step to manage it!
NEXT WEEK: Tracking!
