Not so long ago, people built their lives around the natural rhythms of the day and the seasons. Some cultures still don't know what a birthday is. Rather than continually reacting to outside forces that claim your time and drain your energy, reconnect with the present moment. Use a signal , such as a ringing telephone, as a reminder to slow down and breathe. If you start to feel overwhelmed, take a bathroom break to do some deep breathing until you feel the buzz of your inner engine slowing down.
Unstructured time is necessary to clear a space where the soul can grow.
Define these boundaries with friends and family and make sure they respect it. So much of our lives are planned, that it leaves little room for the unexpected. Make a date with yourself to take a day or afternoon in which to be completely spontaneous. In our hurry to get on to the next thing, we may miss the small joys that comprise our life. Even if you have to write it on your calendar, honor the need to do something for no other reason than because it's fun.