3 Tips for Combating Restlessness

Lately I’ve been feeling restless. My mind is constantly reminding me of all the things I need to be doing, and I’ve barely had a moment to relax. I’ve gone from lethargic to productive in an instant. Why is it all or nothing with me!? I suppose that happens when you have ADHD.  However it is another bad habit creeping in. So in the past week I have worked on finding a balance and so far I have seen results!

Here is what I did to combat restlessness:

First, I decided I needed to divide my time appropriately instead of focusing on just work. I struggle with this because I’m a bit of a free spirit. I cannot schedule my day down to the minute, ever. So I looked to find a time management method that works for me.

I found a great article that lists 12 different ways you can structure your day

The one that resonated with me was a schedule that would help me achieve peak creative performance by Amber Rae, creator of The World We Want. She is a creative type, like me, who found hour-by-hour schedules unproductive.

So Amber developed a framework called Work, Play, Fit, Push that would allow her to get stuff done, take care of herself and get outside of her comfort zone. I have adopted this framework for my own life and it has been great!

I made my own Work, Play, Fit, Push planning sheet below!

Half the battle is learning what works for you. We all learn and do things differently, so take the time to figure yourself out!

[Click here to access and download this worksheet – FREE]

Unplug

I found I was doing way too much screen time. Putting my phone, computer and TV away for a couple hours before bed helped me unwind and I was able to sleep better. It’s hard to do at times but it’s very effective.

Nature walk

Listening to music and going for a walk at the park is always so refreshing. It gets my ideas going but allows me to relax before I take action.

Don’t forget to take time for you! Even if you are feeling happy about your work you can still get burnt out. Take a day to relax and get away from what you need to do. Balance is key!

What are your tips for combatting restlessness? I’d love to hear from you!

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