How do you balance personal time and social time?
Abdul Rehman
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Anastasiya Gurevska@anastasiya_gurevska
I think that time management is a key. When you use different tools like calendars or apps, you can see how much time you usually spend on personal time and social events. In this case, you understand what you need to devote more time to, and where you can slow down. In fact, balance is a very individual thing. Everyone must decide which events should be more in their life and which less, or will it be 50 to 50. And after that, make sure that this comfortable ratio for you does not change.
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I balance personal time and social time by setting clear boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and scheduling regular social activities with friends and family.
By setting boundaries.
It's all about setting priorities and sticking to a schedule. I like to block off dedicated 'me time' on my calendar each week, as well as regular social activities like a weekly dinner with friends or family. That way I ensure I'm making time for both and keeping things balanced. But you're right, the exact ratio is personal and depends on your needs. I find tracking my time helps me notice if things are getting lopsided so I can adjust as needed. The key is being intentional about how you spend your time.
I think it's important to proactively schedule both personal and social time. I like to block off 'me time' first, then fit in social activities around that. Using a shared calendar helps too so friends know when I'm available. But you gotta find the ratio that works for you - could be 50/50, could be 80/20 personal to social time. The key is being intentional about how you allocate your time and energy.
I think a balance looks different for everybody. For me, I use my calendar to schedule both social plans and personal time blocks where I focus on my own priorities. I try to keep them roughly equal but some weeks are more social and some are more solo. The key is being intentional and adjusting as needed to keep things feeling balanced over time. Oh and taking advantage of social time that aligns with personal interests - best of both worlds!