I’m Dr. Hassan, a Board-Certified Physiatrist and Independent Practice Owner. I help physiatrists start and grow their own profitable practices so they can achieve financial independence and live without limits.

 The path to building a profitable practice is full of many responsibilities–personal and professional responsibilities–and we have to navigate this without losing sleep. Welcome to the constant curveball called life. With all the responsibilities on your shoulders, you can expect to have some challenges.

Balancing personal and professional responsibilities can be difficult. You probably feel like the only way to get everything done is to sacrifice sleep. But nothing could be further from the truth. The good news is, you can get everything done and still enjoy plenty of rest. Here are some tips to better balance your responsibilities with time to spare:

1. Dedicate personal and professional time. It’s important to set boundaries between personal and professional time. This is the first step in being able to balance both areas of your life. Split your time accordingly and stick to the separation. Professional time doesn’t have to mean hours at the office. There may be a presentation you’re prepping for, for tomorrow’s meeting. If tonight’s the prep night, get it done. How you use your time slots is up to you. Just avoid allowing the other aspects of life to take over.  It may sometimes be hard (or even impossible at times) to stick to the separation, but respecting the general rule certainly helps.

2. Prioritize responsibilities. Now that you have a better understanding of how to set boundaries, focus on prioritizing. How you spend your time is dependent on what’s most important to you. If you’re always addressing urgent matters, the important ones may constantly get overlooked. Urgency really means importance to you. Handle the important duties first, whenever possible. Try planning your week in advance. Sure, there may be times when the plan is interrupted, but having a plan goes a long way in keeping you ahead of the game. 

3. Keep responsibilities in perspective. Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day; it’s okay to leave some things for tomorrow. As a higher achiever, you’ll always want to show your superpowers. But you may actually paint a better picture by showing composure. It’s better to do fewer things well than more things poorly. This approach shows organization, confidence, and aptitude. Those who rely on you are usually impressed by those traits. Take turns with your partner on household duties and childcare, if that applies. You may feel more like a parent if you do it all the time, but you’re already a great parent just being around.

4. Sleep when it’s bedtime. It’s actually easier than you think to get sleep. All it takes for a good night’s sleep is the same amount of commitment you give to your other responsibilities. After all you’ve accomplished in a day, it must be easy to dedicate seven hours to down time. It’s the least you can do for yourself. Practice meditation techniques to relax yourself before bedtime. If you’re not careful, you spend the first three hours of bedtime planning tomorrow’s activities. Once you’ve rested, you’ll have the mental and physical activity to take on everything on your plate. Always remember that without adequate rest, you may end up ineffective at your responsibilities. Rest promotes concentration and gives you energy to keep going. Without rest, you may end up fumbling on the field. 

Practice these balancing techniques, maintain a regular sleep schedule, and watch everything fall into place. 

I am Dr. Hassan, Board-Certified Physiatrist and Independent Practice Owner. I help physiatrists start and grow their own independent practice so that they can achieve financial independence and live without limits. Please go to businessofrehab.com/guide to pick up a free guide to help you determine the best business entity for your practice.

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