How do you manage everything that you do?

Hey everyone! I get this question probably more often than you can imagine. Despite this, I still have never been able to come up with one answer. I usually respond with “I wish I knew” or “I have no idea”. Today is the day that I FINALLY come up with an answer for you. So, how do I manage everything? Honestly, it’s a mix of a lot of things: using my time wisely, prioritizing certain things, and sacrificing more things than I would like to admit. First off, I pretty much use every single bit of my “free time” to work. Whether I’m with friends or at home, I’m always doing something to be productive (even slightly). It’s Easter weekend and I have spent this weekend taking pictures for @sarahancockphotography , selling doughnuts for @tothefullestfoundation ‘s Krispy Kreme fundraiser, and getting ahead in school! It can be exhausting, but that’s where we come to our second topic: prioritizing certain things. Prioritizing myself and the things that keep me “sane” are so important in my schedule. I wish I could say I did it more often, but the small moments when I’m just doing things that make ME happy are so crucial to such a busy schedule. Whether that be working outside on a sunny day (versus inside at a desk) or going to dinner with some friends, it’s often the small things that get me through the week. That being said, I still tend to prioritize work more than I should. I always feel like there is just so much to be doing, and that taking care of myself is a “waste of time” (FYI, IT IS NOT). Prioritize YOURSELF and YOUR wellbeing over work. On another note, when it comes to prioritization in my work, I focus on the things that will take less time and gradually work on the larger projects when I can. I also try to do several things at once (which can be unproductive if done incorrectly, so be careful). Finally, and unfortunately, how I’ve had to sacrifice more things that I’d like to admit. If you ask any of my friends, I fairly often reject the idea of hanging out anytime (it goes back to the feeling of unproductiveness) unless it’s doing something that I can still be answering emails/texts/calls. My family gets frustrated with my lack of time for vacations or dinners, so it comes down to the QUALITY of the time that I spend with the people I love over QUANTITY. I’ve had to give up several opportunities (that I would’ve loved to take) solely because there just isn’t enough days in the week. At this point, y’all are probably all questioning my decision to even start a blog… but here we are. I hope that answered your question, but if not… subscribe for more! :)