How do I make sure I get enough sleep but also get everything else done I need to in my life?

1 word: Prioritize. Make a grid of Urgent and Not Urgent, Important and Not Important. Do the stuff in the Urgent and Important space first. Then do the Important and Not Urgent. Things that are Urgent and Not Important, get help to do. And forget about the Not Urgent and Not Important. Sleep is Urgent and Important, or Not Urgent and Important. Dont let the Important things pile up.

Make a plan of what you want to do and prioritize what's most important and do them first. Remember you brain works best when it got the sleep it needs, so plan and make a good use of your time without overworking yourself.

Personally, I make a to-do list almost everyday, aside from my planner. I try to go to bed around the same time every night, and wake up at a decent time to ensure everything on my list gets done!

Time management, while hard is a big step in making sure you get enough sleep and everything else you need to get done. It may help to make a schedule of your daily activities, weekly ones, etc. And it's a matter of finding the balance that works for you.

The thing that worked best for me, was always having a schedule and following it through. For me personally it was holding myself accountable for being able to follow through with it or not. There are times when things are out of your control, I'm sure everyone has realized that, but always be able to own up to the things that are in your control. So, try or attempt to be organized? Yeah!

Maybe you can try creating a plan. This should be able to help you balance out sleep with your schedule. Try this and see if it works. Best of luck

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Time management. Allot time for each thing you need to do and do it at that particular time. Don't study while you're supposed to clean the cat box and don't read while you're supposed to study.

Schedule out your day. Figure out what obligations you need to fulfill, such as work, school, family, friends, etc. Make sure you prioritize your day and manage your time well.

We lead busy lives and it can definitely feel like there are not enough hours in the day to get things done! Sleep is super important though and a lack of sleep can make you become less efficient at getting things done so it can be a vicious cycle. I find that having a schedule on busy days really helps me to get everything done. I write down everything I need to get done that day and I plan my day out by considering how long each task is roughly going to take, when does it need to be done (morning/afternoon?) and is it a task which could be postponed until tomorrow if necessary? Sometimes we need a little flexibility so working out if you can do something on a different day if anything unexpected pops up is a god idea. Set yourself a cut off time for your day – for example after 7pm I am going to focus on relaxing and refuelling my body by having dinner, relaxing and sleeping. That can be so difficult when life is busy but if you are constantly exhausted due to lack of sleep then your focus and productivity will be decreased. Looking after yourself is so, so important and even if you live a busy life you deserve to make time for you.

Start looking at different ways to manage your time. Time-management is everything, so try looking at making up a schedule and doing a to-do list everyday of the things that (absolutely) have to be done. I wouldn't push yourself too hard with this - and allow plenty of breaks through the day (even if it's just taking a few deep breaths between tasks). You could have a 'cut-off time' where your schedule ends at a particular time, allowing for some relaxation in the evening and preparing for bed. Limit distractions that make you feel bad (like playing the sims for hours, or mindless internet surfing). You will have much, much more free time. You can also focus on making the quality of your sleep better by turning off background noise, sleeping in the dark, ect.

The best way to do this is by creating a rota, or a timetable where you can section your time off for what you need to do as well other things such as relax time.

Have you tried getting a diary? Maybe make a list that needs completing daily at a certain time to ensure all tasks are completed?

For me, I find that putting together an easy to follow schedule can be beneficial for making sure you get everything done. Using time slots can also be a good way to manage things like stress and making sure you stay on track to leave enough time to make sure you're also sleeping! I try to remember that tasks don't need to be done in one go, so I can start things one day and finish them the next if I find myself needing to prioritise other things. It's all about what works for you! There are many ways to put together schedules, including rewarding yourself for completed schedules!

Wonderful question!! I would start with setting times at night time to take an hour or a half hour before you want to go to bed and turn your phone off and maybe read a book, or take a nice warm hot bath and maybe even some essential oils to get you in the relaxed and comfortable mood and feeling! I personally like meditating because it makes me feel at peace and it gets me in the mood to decompress and make time for myself and when i want to go bed i have no problem falling asleep. I hope this helps you and that you get stuff done in your life!