Take advantage of research suggesting that willpower is greatest in the morning and do the things that require self-discipline, like going to the gym or doing your taxes, early in the day. Along these lines, plan ahead. There are plenty of things you can do to help you feel less out of control: Choose your outfit the night before. Always keep your keys and cell phone in the same place. If you want to run in the morning, place your sneakers and running clothes by your bed. If you want to spend more quality time with your kids, plan it. Unless it is on your schedule, it might fall by the wayside.
“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once” is a quip attributed to Einstein. But these days, everything seems to happen at once. The good news is that when we feel less conflicted, we restore our sense of time.
This article originally appeared in the September 2018 issue of Marie Claire Magazine.
I wish you all the best,
Dr. Samantha Boardman
