Spending Time Part 2

Last Sunday, I decided to track how I spend my time in hopes that I would be able to determine where I need to re-organize, if I need to re-organize to become more the person I want to be. This need to see how much time I spend on certain things came about as a result of a personal reflection on making New Year's resolutions. I decided that making New Year's resolutions is important, but only if it leads to a lasting change for the better.

So, in tracking my time for one week, I noticed that I do get about 7 hours sleep each night on the average; that I spend almost 10% of my waking hours either planning meals, cooking, and/or eating. I spend almost as much time getting ready for something, and driving.

My biggest areas of concern or the areas in which I feel I need to make changes are: TV watching, personal time, including exercise, and time I spend with parents. TV watching is what I consider my down time and this is the area in which I spend the biggest percentage of my awake time at once - 12%. I don't think I should spend this much time in front of the TV. I could use some of this time for exercising. Currently, I spend approximately .4% of my time exercising. I realize that this last week was one where I wasn't feeling that great and therefore didn't go to Zumba class or walk on my tread mill. Also, it was too icy outside to walk, etc. etc. Looking at all of the areas in which I spend my time, I do realize that I need some balance.

Therefore, I am going to plan for Zumba on Monday and walk on the treadmill two other days this week. Because of a parent meeting on Wednesday, I will miss that one. I am also going to try to use some of the TV watching time to spend reading for myself and talking to family and friends.

I will track my time again this week to see what works and what doesn't work. Hopefully, I will be able to work towards a more balanced week. Once I get closer to balance, I hope to have a plan that will keep me more in balance. Wish me luck!