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If you are like me, you probably wonder where you will ever find the time to do all the things you want to do, need to do or have to do. There are many demands on our time coming from many different angles. At times it can seem overwhelming to the point , we simply begin to procrastinate and we end up doing nothing and accomplishing nothing.
Oh I have been there a time or two let me admit right now. I also think there are times when it is perfectly ok to allow ourselves to simply do nothing. We need that breather to sit back, and re focus.
I have learned over the years however, that we can control time instead of letting time control us. When you are clear on your personal mission it becomes easier to manage time. You learn to use your time wisely. As I mentioned before there are things in life that we have to do, we need to do, and we want to do.
The have to do's are requirements like: have to go to work , if you have children you have to look after them, get my drift.
The need to do's are : we need to eat and exercise if we are to stay healthy, we need family and friends to support us, we need money in order to buy the necessities of life to support ourseleves and our families.
Then we come to the want to do's. This is our bucket list if you will. All the things we want to have but we don't really need in order to survive. We want nice cars, to take trips, dream house, more money..everyone has their want list.
If we are not careful time can sneak up on you to the point that you end up not balancing the three and the next thing you end up saying to yourself, your family, your friends is " I don't have time" When in fact, we all have the same amount of time ,24 hours in a day. How you are choosing to use the time you have is the trick. It is a mistake we all make. Sorry if that sounds harsh..but it is the reality. If you truly take the time to think about how much time you waste that you could devote to the areas that hold the most meaning to you, you would shake your head.
For example: if you say you value family and friends - How much time do you spend with them nuturing your relationships? If you are devoted to having your dream job - How much time do you spend time improving your skills, making contacts, working hard? Or do you spend more time in front of the TV , playing computer games? Do you constantly accept invites to spend your time doing something you totally hate? You get where I am going here right?
There is time available to us always...we simply have to ask ourselves if we use it wisely and is the balance there. If it isn't..you always have choices!! Ultimately the decision is yours..you are the Pilot!!
I have only just a minute,
Only sixty seconds in it,
Didn’t seek it,
didn’t choose it,
But it’s up to me to use it,
Give account if I abuse it,
Answer for it if I lose it,
Just a tiny little minute,
But eternity is in it
A few quick tips on time management:
If you are like me, you probably wonder where you will ever find the time to do all the things you want to do, need to do or have to do. There are many demands on our time coming from many different angles. At times it can seem overwhelming to the point , we simply begin to procrastinate and we end up doing nothing and accomplishing nothing.
Oh I have been there a time or two let me admit right now. I also think there are times when it is perfectly ok to allow ourselves to simply do nothing. We need that breather to sit back, and re focus.
I have learned over the years however, that we can control time instead of letting time control us. When you are clear on your personal mission it becomes easier to manage time. You learn to use your time wisely. As I mentioned before there are things in life that we have to do, we need to do, and we want to do.
The have to do's are requirements like: have to go to work , if you have children you have to look after them, get my drift.
The need to do's are : we need to eat and exercise if we are to stay healthy, we need family and friends to support us, we need money in order to buy the necessities of life to support ourseleves and our families.
Then we come to the want to do's. This is our bucket list if you will. All the things we want to have but we don't really need in order to survive. We want nice cars, to take trips, dream house, more money..everyone has their want list.
If we are not careful time can sneak up on you to the point that you end up not balancing the three and the next thing you end up saying to yourself, your family, your friends is " I don't have time" When in fact, we all have the same amount of time ,24 hours in a day. How you are choosing to use the time you have is the trick. It is a mistake we all make. Sorry if that sounds harsh..but it is the reality. If you truly take the time to think about how much time you waste that you could devote to the areas that hold the most meaning to you, you would shake your head.
For example: if you say you value family and friends - How much time do you spend with them nuturing your relationships? If you are devoted to having your dream job - How much time do you spend time improving your skills, making contacts, working hard? Or do you spend more time in front of the TV , playing computer games? Do you constantly accept invites to spend your time doing something you totally hate? You get where I am going here right?
There is time available to us always...we simply have to ask ourselves if we use it wisely and is the balance there. If it isn't..you always have choices!! Ultimately the decision is yours..you are the Pilot!!
I have only just a minute,
Only sixty seconds in it,
Didn’t seek it,
didn’t choose it,
But it’s up to me to use it,
Give account if I abuse it,
Answer for it if I lose it,
Just a tiny little minute,
But eternity is in it
A few quick tips on time management:
- know your have to's, needs' to and want to's
- know what is important to you
- be prepared to say No once in awhile ..or even Yes figure out the right balance
- be prepared and willing to make changes
