Even in the midst of a busy week, or rather especially in the midst of a busy week, we need to take time out for ourselves. Sometimes it may mean taking days off, but it can also mean taking moments out of your time when you are at work. Or, it could be taking a couple hours for yourself to engage in meaningful and nourishing activities.

This week, let’s look at how we can create time for ourselves and how we can make that time meaningful and nourishing.

Last week, we explored the processes of grief, understanding that grief is personal, unique, and non-linear. Today marks the final installment of our 3-part series on grief during the holidays. As we wrap up, let’s turn to a vital aspect of this journey: self-care.

One of the first skills we learn in order to be productive is time management. We block out set times to do set tasks and schedule all of our time down to the minute, even for the bathroom break.

Managing our growing list of tasks meant we had to manage our time if we wanted to get anything done. But, while time management is important, let’s look at another way to approach our productivity: energy management.