How to Find Time for Yourself (When Everyone Wants Something From You)

Women often end up being the entire company in one person: HR, logistics, finance, customer support, psychology, and—of course—crisis management. And somehow, the last line on the to-do list is always her. It’s no surprise that after a while both the body and the nervous system start sending “requests” you can’t ignore anymore.

Here’s what actually works:

1. Stop multitasking (it only sounds impressive in theory).

Jumping between tasks drains time and energy.
Choose three priorities for the day, not fifteen.
When you stop bouncing around, you’ll naturally find pockets of time you can use for yourself.

2. Block time for yourself, like an actual meeting.

If it’s not scheduled, it won’t happen.
Add a 20–30 minute block labeled personal time.
It can be a walk, breathing, a workout, coffee without interruptions, or a book.
Not customer support. Not someone’s “Can you just…?”

3. Delegate without guilt

Yes, others will “do it differently.” And so what?
Consider delegating at least 10% of your daily tasks to children, a partner, or colleagues.
You are neither a robot nor a free resource.

4. Do an inventory: what’s actually necessary vs. what only feels necessary.

Some of your tasks are pseudo-work that eats energy.
Please consider focusing on tasks that align with your KPIs, rather than taking on additional responsibilities that may not be necessary.

5. Set boundaries—and actually stick to them.

Boundaries aren’t a one-time sentence.
They’re consistent in their behavior.
If you say, “I’m resting tonight,” that means you rest.
Putting your phone on silent mode is not a crime.

6. Understand this one simple truth: no one will create that time for you.

A noble life doesn’t come with noble intentions.
It comes from decisions.
And very often, a woman doesn’t need “more time”—she needs permission to give that time back to herself.

7. Small rituals create big results.

You don’t need a two-hour spa session.
Sometimes 10 minutes in the morning or 15 minutes in the evening is enough.
Just enough for your nervous system to understand: you exist not only as a service for others.