3 Simple Ways Caregivers Can Find 10 Extra Minutes Today
Caregiving doesn’t come with a pause button. From sunup to sundown, the day can feel like a constant cycle of appointments, household tasks, and tending to the needs of someone you love. By the time you finally sit down, exhaustion has a way of convincing you that your own dreams and passions can wait until “someday.”
But here’s the truth: someday doesn’t have to be years away. You don’t need hours of uninterrupted time or a perfectly quiet house to start reclaiming little pieces of yourself. Sometimes all it takes is ten minutes—ten minutes that you choose to use for something that lights you up instead of drains you.
Today, I want to share three simple ways you can find 10 extra minutes in your day—even if life feels overwhelming. These aren’t big, sweeping changes. They’re small shifts that remind you: your time, your creativity, and your purpose still matter.
1. Wake Up Just a Little Earlier
I know, mornings are already tough. But setting your alarm just 10 minutes earlier can give you a quiet head start before the day begins.
👉 Use this time for something that fills you—journaling, stretching, prayer, or even just enjoying your coffee without interruptions.
2. Swap One Scroll Break for a Notebook Break
Most of us scroll without even realizing it. The next time you reach for your phone, swap that scroll for a notebook.
Write down an idea, sketch something, or jot a gratitude list. It’s a small shift, but it adds up to real progress toward your creative self.
3. Say Yes to Help When It’s Offered
This one might be the hardest. Caregivers are natural “do-it-all” people, but accepting help creates space.
The next time someone offers to run an errand, watch the kids, or fold the laundry—say yes. Use those 10 minutes to step into something that’s just for you.