Time is precious, yet we often squander it thoughtlessly.
Consider this: According to a 2020 GlobalWebIndex report, the average person spends 2 hours and 24 minutes on social media daily, which is 36 days a year, scrolling mindlessly.
But what if we treated time like money? Would we spend it so carelessly?
Try this: Record your time use in 15-minute increments for one week. You’ll be amazed at what you discover.
As Peter Drucker said, “Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.”
Ask yourself:
- How much joy are your side projects bringing?
- Are your interests gaining traction?
- Who’s draining your time, and who deserves more?
The goal isn’t exhaustion but effectiveness. Imagine having free time to read, write, or think.
A Journal of Consumer Research study found that people with less free time are less happy and stressed.
Challenge yourself:
- Assess your time use for a month
- Cut out drains
- Capture and reallocate that time
As Annie Dillard wisely noted, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”
Are you ready to invest your time wisely?
