Making Time for Everything When You're Engaged

Valentine's Day is one of the most popular days that couples become engaged. Whether you're already engaged or about to be, remember that amid all the excitement, you have to do your best to balance your daily responsibilities. Life doesn't come to a halt just because you have to plan a wedding. It would be much easier if it did, since planning a wedding can be a full time job!

It is challenging trying to juggle your family, work, social and other responsibilities along with preparing for such a big event in your life. Staying organized and asking for help along the way will be instrumental in your success. Let the people you are close to know how important they are in your life and how you will do your best to keep your standing commitments to them. But also inform them that there will be times you need to focus on the wedding details so you can get everything done in time. Most people are more understanding and happier to help when you give them advance notice. You also don't want to become so wrapped up in your wedding that you neglect other meaningful people and events in your life. Finding the time to do it all is difficult but important in maintaining your current relationships and lifestyle.

If you need a little extra help, don't be afraid to ask for it. From wedding planners to family or friends, there are people out there willing to give you a hand. You deserve to be happily engaged and you don't want to get frazzled by your to do list. Giving yourself permission to get the help you need doesn't make you weak or incompetent. It means you are confident enough to know your limits and to make sure that you take care of yourself too.

Eat Right

Having a nutritious diet is critical to your overall health.  This is true during all stages of your life, from when you were a toddler to when you retire.  Sometimes when we go through challenging or stressful periods in our lives, we slack off on our better eating habits, but that can be more harmful than beneficial. Many brides are concerned about their weight or fitting into their wedding gown.  Some go on fad diets or exercise rigorously just to meet those weight goals.  Other brides may be less concerned with their weight, but are so busy preparing for the wedding, they forget to eat or eat too little to keep up with all the energy they are expending.  None of these scenarios are healthy or practical.  Our bodies need food to help us maintain the energy we need to stay active and to provide us with the right vitamins and minerals to keep us healthy.  Neglecting a balanced and nutritious diet means our bodies suffer.  And while you're planning your wedding, you want your body to function properly.

So much can be found today about proper nutrition.  You can also consult your physician or a registered dietitian to get you on the right track.  Choose healthy foods and a proper balance between your food groups.  If you know you're going to be busy running around all day, pack a healthy snack and lunch to take with you.  That increases your chance of making good food choices and not relying on fast foods or quick fixes.  Giving yourself a little extra time in the morning to eat breakfast can make a big difference in starting your day off right too.  And if there are times you're too busy to cook dinner, then schedule a date night and go out with your fiance or friends to make sure you get a healthy meal in.  Eating right means choosing to put yourself first so you can accomplish your everyday goals in a healthy, sensible fashion.