On the site today I found the Daily Stress Relief Tip: Prioritization is the first step of stress management.  This speaks directly to my biggest struggles of late.  Figuring out where to focus my energy and what to let go of is an essential piece to my personal stress management.

Daily I face responsibilities related to school, work, my internship, personal care, relationships, family and housekeeping.  I cannot do everything asked of me at all times.  I have to care for myself by prioritizing my responsibilities and balancing my own needs and interests with those of others.  This includes defining my own expectations and letting go of others’. 

The best way to prioritize these responsibilities is constantly shifting and I am continuously evaluating my strengths and needs and how to balance them.  

I look forward to finishing school so I can focus my time on a single job instead of balancing school, interning and work.  However, I cannot fool myself into thinking that the need to prioritize and constantly evaluate my responsibilities will actually be eleviated.