Struggling to juggle multiple daily goals is a common challenge we all face

The elusive checklist, filled with tasks promising to transform us into our best selves if only we could conquer it each day, seems perpetually out of reach.

The dream of success is often disrupted by the complexities of life. Amidst the demands of a full-time job, I find myself attempting to incorporate daily writing, reading, working out, and a 10-kilometer walking. Balancing these pursuits with life's admin tasks; cooking, cleaning, managing bills, and taking time to decompress becomes a a challenge before putting myself to rest.

Perhaps you can relate

The exhaustion after work leaves us with no energy for anything, let alone any for ourselves.

In my quest to manage these challenges, I've shifted the bulk of my tasks to the morning. Yet, the struggle persists. Despite my love for reading, an activity that benefits my writing, finding a balance between the two has proven difficult.

Considering the habits of successful writers, most of whom dedicate their spare time to their craft. Adapting to this approach has been a struggle or me. I'm fascinated on how they themselves did it, or even found the time.

How do we address this collective issue of insufficient time for personal pursuits?

Some of us resort to burning the midnight oil, sacrificing sleep for moments of personal time.

Engrossed in the doom-scrolling or immersed in a Netflix binge, we extend into the early hours, robbing ourselves of precious sleep that Matthew Walker warns us so much about.

The solution lies in being less stringent with ourselves. Instead of overwhelming our daily goals, focus on accomplishing smaller tasks can be more effective. Read a page, write a paragraph, or complete just a part of that to-do list. Gradually, the habit will form.

Writers, for instance, often emphasize the importance of consistent effort in small doses over time. Instead of trying to write a whole chapter, aim for a paragraph. Instead of a full hour of working out, start with 10 minutes. A short walk to the end of the street is better than none at all.

The key is to acknowledge that doing something, no matter how small, is infinitely better than doing nothing

Be kind to yourself, recognizing that your well-being should take precedence over productivity.

Perhaps it's time to reassess and shorten the to-do list, placing your needs before your output. Continually giving without refuelling can lead to burnout, a scenario that unfolds at the most inconvenient times in our lives.

Consider crossing out those tick boxes, doing a little each day adds up over time. You are amazing, and tackling one tick box at a time will bring you closer to your goals.