Your Agenda and Claiming Time For You

This month, consider looking outside of your Outlook calendar and focus on the “bigger picture schedule” in which you allow for electronic free “zones” throughout your day.  
Instead of responding to an email at 9pm on Sunday, consider scheduling email breaks throughout your weekend so that you check in on your time.
As someone who offers mentoring to many, I have some advice: Give yourself permission to have a little time every day without interruption. During this time, perhaps it’s a scheduled long walk or exercise class. Perhaps it’s scheduled time to work on a project you love, garden, volunteer, or call a friend. 
Put a ‘do not disturb’ or an “away” notification on your emails, your texts and your Slack (if you use it).  
By setting aside this time, you are taking responsibility for your personal growth. In doing this, you will show up brighter, more enthusiastic, more energized and more efficient for work.