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Mini Post Catching up with friends, the dreaded question - what did you do today? Quarantine has shaken everyone's routines. Some have improved their skills in the kitchen, others are improving their fitness. I've seen countless posts on social media telling people NOW is the time to be productive, NOW is the time to chase after a goal. I would agree to an extent, many people have more time on their hands to do something they didn't previously have time for. However, it's ok if you don't feel up to it. Some days I'm really productive and it feels great, but why do I feel stressed, anxious and guilty when my answer to the "dreaded question" is - I woke up, ate 3 meals and watched some videos? Nobody is keeping a record of your productivity. We're going through a global pandemic, you're not going to get a gold star at the end because you were 100% productive. Maybe today the most productive thing you've done is wake up and that...

Mini Post I opened my Instagram Stories a few months ago and was being directed to a woman (let's call her Erica), she was talking about how important it is to take a step forward sometimes, even when you're terrified. Not all moves towards your goals have to be a leap of faith. Sometimes a small terrified baby step forward is all it takes to set a new path into action. Don't let yourself be paralysed by the thought of failure. Erica mentioned how there are often ideas we let roll around in our heads, we brush them off for excuses, but sometimes for valid reasons. Excuses are one thing, but when genuine risk is involved we tend to shy away even more. If I fail, it is going to have a negative financial impact on my family...but if I succeed it would provide a lifestyle for my family that we don't have right now. I'm surrounded by ambitious people. I could pretend I was fortunate and luck played a role, but there was no luck. Everyone has limited time...

Over the past few years, I've had various time schedules. Working part-time while studying, 9-5 jobs and working from home. They all posed their own problems, and that's why finding a routine that works for you is so important. I'm at a point right now where I'm trying to establish a new routine that will help me be more productive with my time without major spikes in my cortisol levels (Stressing about a lack of time is not efficient). I love listening to people's tips on organisation, especially with their time. I'm certainly no expert, and I have plenty to improve on but below are some of the things I've learned that help me use time more efficiently. SLEEP Decide when you're going to sleep and try and be consistent with it (This is something I'm still working on). Sleep is the foundation of establishing a routine, especially if your daily schedule varies a lot.  WRITE DOWN YOUR WEEK When I know I have a new schedule to get use...