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Has it been ages since you were able to take a nap, read a book, or simply catch your breath? Finding “me” time isn’t easy, but it can be done.

You Will NeedSome backbone
A day planner
Self-discipline
Some time to organize yourself

Step 1: Learn to say No（学会说“NO”）
Let’s face it: We all have friends we’ve outgrown and favors we do for lack of backbone. Learn when to put your needs before others.

Step 2: Make appointments with yourself（履行自己的承诺）
When you’re planning your week or month, block chunks of free time for yourself, then honor them as you would a business meeting or a date with a loved one.

Step 3: Get organized（合理安排）
Get yourself organized both at home (clean your closets, take care of mail as it comes) and at work (clean off your desk, create a filing system) so you don’t waste time looking for things.

Studies show we wear 20 percent of our clothes 80 percent of the time, so getting rid of the excess will make selecting an outfit much faster.

Step 4: Start delegating（依靠他人）
See what tasks you can slough off on others – junior employees at work, your spouse, kids if you have them. If you can afford a housekeeper a few times a month, do it.

Step 5: Buy in bulk（减少购物次数）
Cut down on trips to the store by buying as much as you can in bulk. Invest in a second fridge or a stand-alone freezer if you have the room.

When you do shop, go at off-peak times, like the early morning, after the lunch hour rush, and shortly before the store closes, and group your errands by location.

Step 6: Cut down on computer use（缩短上网时间）
Checking your email compulsively and surfing the web can eat up enormous amounts of time. Check your work email at a few set times during the day, and leave your home computer off except when you have a specific task to accomplish.

Step 7: Streamline errands（做好计划）
Put an end to writing and mailing checks by paying all your bills online. If your health plan allows it, get your prescriptions by mail.

Step 8: Relax（休息好）
Relax and put your feet up – you’ve earned it!

American men do 2.7 hours of home-related work per day, versus 4.5 hours for women.

词汇讲解

【词汇讲解】

1.outgrown 长大

如：The boy has outgrown this suit.
这个男孩已长大，穿不下这套衣服了。

My son has outgrown that pair of shoes.
我儿子长大了，穿不下那双鞋了。　

2.slough off v. 抛弃，丢弃

如：Every spring this snake sloughs off its skin, as it has grown too big for it.
每年春天这条蛇都要蜕去旧皮，因为它身体长大，旧皮不适用了。

3.delegate vt. 派 ... 为代表，委派

如：The new manager was delegated to reorganize the department.
派这位新经理重新组织该部门。

The job had to be delegated to an assistant.
这项工作得交给助手去做。

4.in bulk 大量，整批散装

如：The study of metals and their properties in bulk and at the atomic level.
冶金学以金属及其聚合时和呈原子状态时的特性为研究对象的学科

In most markets you can buy fresh fruit in bulk.
在大多数市场上可买到散装新鲜水果。

5.errand n. 差使，差事

如：I'll go there to do an errand.
我将去那里办件事。

You must do the two errands this week.
你必须在一周内完成这两项任务。

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