How to Find Time for Yourself1. Scheduling time for yourse

In this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s)you fill in is(are)both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.
    You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.
     (a thirty-second interval)
    Now listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given TWO minutes to complete your work.
                      How to Find Time for Yourself
    Good morning. Welcome to today’s lecture on how to find time for yourself. Many of us are so busy with work, school and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down, enjoy life, and refresh yourself.
    For one thing, scheduling time for yourself. One, evenings with yourself. Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have plans. Use the time for gardening, reading, exercise, thinking, or the ultimate luxury of doing nothing! Two, monthly treat. Schedule a treat for yourself once a month. You can get a spa treatment, go see a movie, play golf, or whatever treat you’re always thinking about but rarely get to do. Three, joining a group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and home: a singing group, book club, craft circle, biking or walking or running clubs, etc. What are you interested in? Strike while the iron is hot. Four, exercise. For busy people it can be difficult to make time for this. But in fact you can do it! All you have to do is decide today and then make it a reality tomorrow. A new habit is started with just one step.
    Then, keeping yourself on the go. One, commuting via public transportation. If you can, abandon your car and let someone else do the driving. Use that time to plan your day, do some reading, writing, or creative thinking. Two, driving in your car. Make the most of this time. Vary how you spend that time. If you always listen to music, perhaps also try: educational radio, positive audio tapes or even totally quiet time. Use that quiet time for brainstorming. Either think in your head or even talk your ideas out loud. Three, waiting in the car. If you find you have a certain amount of "waiting time" in your life, change how you perceive it. Instead of " waiting time" you can instantly change it into "me time" by bringing along reading, writing, or entertainment items.
    Lastly, trying things with multiple benefits. One, walking to work. This is a great one because you’re accomplishing many things at once. You’re getting exercise, you have time to think or enjoy music, and you’re helping to save the environment. Two, volunteering. There are so many benefits with this. You make a difference for others, you escape work and personal worries, and you grow as a person. Three, side job. Find a side job at which you can make money, but that will also allow you to do something you love. Four, lunch alone. Try sneaking away for a quiet lunch alone on a park bench or even in your car. Enjoy some quiet time with no one to talk to and no audio inputs.
    To summarize, we’ve covered three factors to consider in finding time for yourself. Thank you.