I love my job and the people I work with, but lately I've been feeling like everyone else has more flexibility in their schedules than I do. How do you find time for yourself when there's so many meetings?

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Block your calendar to get time between your meetings.

You are in a great position because you love your job and the people you work with. You should talk to your boss about your concerns and see if there is any way they can give you more flexibility in your schedule. In the meantime, try to carve out some time for yourself during the day or week where you can relax and recharge.

Block some time off your schedule! Take like an hour a day and just block it off so NO ONE can book anything then. It's not healthy to sit in meetings all the time and paying very little attention to your health. Best of luck!

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