32. Breaking Free from "I Don’t Have Time": Create Space for Your Priorities
Description
In this episode, we dive into strategies that can help you stop feeling overwhelmed by time constraints and start creating more space for what truly matters.
Designed specifically for healthcare professionals, this episode shares practical tools and mindset shifts to help you take control of your time, prioritize your values, and overcome the "I don’t have time" mentality.
Whether you’re struggling to find time for self-care, family, or long-term goals, I break down actionable strategies to help you make time for the things that bring fulfillment and alignment in both your personal and professional life.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why prioritizing your big rocks—the most important aspects of your life—can help you make time for what matters.
How to shift from “I don’t have time” to solution-focused thinking that opens your brain to creative solutions for your schedule.
How to let go of rigid expectations about how tasks need to look (like thinking you need an hour for a workout or meditation) and how small, consistent actions can add up.
Why ownership of your time is essential and how to stop waiting for "when I find the time" and start creating the time you need.
A framework for scheduling your big rocks and using your calendar to free up mental space for being present in your priorities.
Key Takeaways:
Reframe your thinking from "I don’t have time" to "What can I do with the time I have?"
Focus on small but impactful steps to gradually align your daily actions with your core values.
Take ownership of your schedule by blocking out time for your big rocks first—your health, relationships, and personal goals.
Resources Mentioned:
- Replenish Rx program – A resilience program designed for healthcare professionals to help align actions with values and create a life that feels meaningful.
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The Collective Rx is a wellness and personal development podcast for healthcare professionals who want to feel more inspired, fulfilled, and connected in their personal and professional lives. I share tools and resources to help you thrive in the demanding field of healthcare.
Hosted by Julie Doan, pharmacist and certified life coach.
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