Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit
Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano suggests that individuals feeling overwhelmed by their schedules should conduct a time audit to align their daily activities with their personal values. By comparing how time is actually spent against a list of priorities, people can regain control and reduce feelings of burnout.
Why it matters
As work-life balance becomes increasingly difficult to maintain, practical strategies for time management are essential for mental health and personal well-being.
Jorm Sangsorn/Getty Images A few years ago, Niro Feliciano didn't even have the time to grasp how busy she was. The mom of four was taking on more writing and speaking gigs on top of her work as a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker.
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"I remember sitting in my office. I had done eight sessions, several with adolescents. And I said, 'When was the last time I spent 45 minutes listening to one of my kids?'" she says.
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