The 8+8+8 Rule: A Guide to Making the Most Out of Your Day

I recently saw a post about the 8+8+8 Rule and thought it was a great reminder!  

“What is the 8+8+8 Rule?” you may be asking. 

Well, it goes like this:  

Distribute your day (24 hours) into 8+8+8 hours to create a well-balanced life.  

• 8 hours of hard work  

• 8 hours of good sleep  

• 8 hours dedicated to the 3Fs, 3Hs, and 3Ss  

3 Fs are family, friends, and faith  

3 Hs are health, hygiene, and Hobby  

3 Ss are Soul, Service, and Smile  

After seeing this post, I took a minute just to check in to see how I did the day before. And I’m not going to lie – it was pretty balanced!  

Let’s be honest, I know that I’m not going to get every day perfectly balanced. Some days I’m going to put in more hours for work (especially when I have a deadline coming up, I’m only human), other days I’ll put more into my Fs, Hs, and Ss. Either way, it’s a good rule to aim for. It’s too easy to get caught up in a project and forget to take care of yourself, or vice versa, to get caught up in that feeling of just not wanting to work today. It’s ok to take those days sometimes, but overall, having a good balance will help you keep operating at your best!  

Pro-tip: If you’re managing people, don’t forget to make sure your staff is able to utilize the 8+8+8 Rule. This will help them feel respected and continue operating at their best!  

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