Making The Most Of Your Pregnancy Days
 Do you always feel as if you are running out of time during
the day? You're running from work, to the store, to
the doctor, and back again. The routine, even in your pregnancy,
is not getting any easier. This can lead to other important
issues which will effect us, such as added stress and pressured,
and these are exactly what you do not need now!
 When we are pressed for time, we tend to exercise less, eat
foods for their convenience rather than their nutritional
value, have less time to interact with our families and
friends, and spend little, if any time, on self-development
and spiritual growth.
Here are some simple ways you can begin to take back some
of your time:
Try to set aside a certain amount of time each day just
to do what you want to do. How about 1 hour each day, and
if that's not possible, you can start with smaller
increments of time, say 15 minutes, and work your way up.
Doing part of something is better than doing nothing,
even if you can't complete a task or a project, it
is better to take a small “chunk” out of it
rather than letting the whole thing slide until later. Get
things done on days that your body isn't fighting
you with fatigue, back ache, or morning
sickness.
It isn't always easy to say No, but it will make
a world of difference. Even if you don't want to say
“No” completely, try to set limits around how
much you will do and when. During these next 9 months take
care of yourself first, then worry about everyone else.
Save up non-urgent errands so that you can do those that
are logistically close to one another.
Delegate. Get someone to help with some of your chores
and tasks.
Take care of the tasks that you dislike so that you don't
waste precious mental time ruminating about not having done
them!
Are the things you feel you “have” to do
really necessary? It can be easy to get caught up in the
details to the detriment of the big picture.
Take an honest look at the activities and people in your
life that are “energy drainers.” Do they need
to be part of your life? What would happen if you eliminated
or reduced your time spent on/with them?
Perhaps the most important task you need to do is to
set aside time each week to do something that you love to
do.
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