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As women, mothers, and working mothers especially, we are always occupied with something and we forget to take a moment to stop, laugh, and treat ourselves. Founder of Cabinet Zen & Organis\u00e9e, Diane Rolland<\/strong>, who is a consultant on time management, knows how much the everyday routine can stress us out.<\/p>

\u201cPermanently bound to\u00a0numerous demands, stuck in a life rhythm of\u00a0professional and family obligations<\/a>, many women are gradually transformed into robots, operating on autopilot mode. If you relate to the responsibilities, you are most likely to experience the undesirable outcomes. Exhaustion becomes a form of stress you no longer know how to manage,\" she said during her workshop in France.<\/p>

Flip through our gallery to see our recap of the workshop to get an expert's advice on how to stay calm and collected like the classy ladies that we are... even in the most utterly overwhelming situations.<\/p>

WE LACK NOTHING, EXCEPT TIME<\/span> <\/h2>

We have an understanding lover, obedient kids, a rewarding\u00a0job\u00a0with sufficient pay, good health and lifestyle; we have everything... except time.\u00a0How can you be happy, even with everything on the grown-up to-have list ticked off if you don't have time for oneself. Diane's suggestion is simple:\u00a0organize differently. \u201c[Change] the way you\u00a0manage your time<\/a>, take concrete action and find your balance,\"\u00a0she stated.<\/p>

TO RELEASE ONESELF: MIND MAPPING<\/span> <\/h2>

Also known as \u201cheuristic mapping,\" mind mapping is a process created in the 1970s, that presents information in a spatial, visual and graphic way on a piece of paper. It works by associating ideas and creating a dynamic arborescence that aims to structure our thought functioning and implementation, whether this is in a personal, professional or educational capacity.<\/p>

Having your thoughts laid out on a piece of paper might give you a chance to relax and think clearly. For the rest of the steps, check out our gallery!<\/p>

St\u00e9phanie Torre<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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