Make The Most of That Extra Hour

 Many of us "gained" an extra hour this weekend through Daylight Saving Time.  This day of the year always feels fantastic to me because several times during the coming week, I will invariably feel like I have extra time, something I often wish for.  But extra time can be used in so many ways--some of these ways bring greater benefits than others.  If you'd like to make the most of an extra hour or two, the following are some great ideas to really maximize your time.  (And if you need another extra hour, there are ways of creating time in your schedule, also below.)
Enjoy your week, and connect with me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter if you'd like more stress management resources throughout the week!
--Elizabeth

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Make The Most of That Extra Hour  Many of us "gained" an extra hour this weekend through Daylight Saving Time.  This day of the year always feels fantastic to me because several times during the coming week, I will invariably feel like I have extra time, something I often wish for.  But extra time can be used in so many ways--some of these ways bring greater benefits than others.  If you'd like to make the most of an extra hour or two, the following are some great ideas to really maximize your time.  (And if you need another extra hour, there are ways of creating time in your schedule, also below.) Enjoy your week, and connect with me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter if you'd like more stress management resources throughout the week! --Elizabeth Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Expert Write: Journaling, Creative Writing, Whatever Works!   If you're a creative person who seeks expression, November is a great month to spend an hour (or a daily hour) writing your thoughts and creating a novel--your first or your 20th! (Read more about NaNoWriMo here if you don't know what I'm talking about already--or if you do!   Don't worry, you don't need to publish it to have the activity itself be a great stress reliever.)  Or if you're not a creative type, using an hour to write in a gratitude journal or an emotion-focused journal can be a great stress relief activity as well.   See what a little writing can do for you. READ NOW Cut Down On Your "Tolerations"   How many mildly stressful things are you tolerating on a regular basis?  How much energy is drained from you in small quantities, and how much do you think this adds up to?  (Many people underestimate the toll of their "tolerations.")  Imagine how an hour spent eliminating some of these little stressors (even one!) could help you in the long run.  Learn how to spot and eliminate your energy drains, and cut down on the stress they bring from now on.  READ NOW Catch Up On Sleep!   Many people already enjoyed the "extra hour" as an extra hour of sleep, which makes a lot of sense.  Adequate sleep is a vital ingredient to a less-stressed existence, so if you're not getting enough on a regular basis, you may want to make plans to get an extra hour or two whenever possible.  Here are some ways to do that. READ NOW How To Find An Extra Hour   If you don't live in a DST zone (or if you do, and simply want more time), there are things you can do to find more time in your schedule and get a few extra hours yourself.  You can simplify your life, or you can cut out specific activities based on your priorities. READ NOW Find More Stress Relief This Month: Connect On Facebook!    This month, things get busy: the holiday season is on the horizon, and now is the time to focus on stress management.  Find daily stress tips in your Facebook feed by liking my page, About Stress Management, and you'll be prepared to better manage stress this month and into the next year!  (And if you're not a Facebook person, you can also find more stress management resources from me through Twitter, Pinterest, and my book, 8 Keys to Stress Management.)  Happy November! READ NOW Featured Articles • Does Going to Bed Too Late Cause Weight Gain? • What Are The Worst Symptoms of Thyroid Disease? • How to Identify Normal Moles From Skin Cancer • 14 Technologies Seniors Should Use to Age in Place and Avoid the Home • Wake Up Refreshed or Go to Bed Relaxed with this Morning & Evening Yoga Workout • See What Marijuana Can Do for Your Fibromyalgia Pain • The 7 Best Things You Can Do to Relieve Belly Pain • The ABCDs of Melanoma Advertisement About Stress Management  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.