How to achieve better balance

This is really a personal list to think through strategies to achieve better balance.

1. Say No

I can easily open my mouth and fail to engage brain and find myself committed to all sorts. I need to take a step back, think before I speak.

2. Don’t offer

I like to help. But I can overload myself and underestimate how much time and effort things take.

3. Work to rule

I'm not exactly doing this but I work far more hours than I should. I'm looking to find a way to ease back and work more reasonable hours.

4. Time for me

I've prioritised work over things I love to do. I need to make time for some of my own stuff too. 

5. Work less

Less is more. I keep reading about improving productivity by working less. This is what I'm aiming for.