Time to start writing my blog again…….
Time waits for none… we all work
around ‘time’ but what is this time that we talk about.
Just an intangible thing that none of
us can explain. Is time the sum of our memories, experiences, and circumstances?
And is time different for one and all? Well yes and a no, Time is what you make
of it!
Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. ~
Carl Sandburg
In today’s competitive world we all
are running behind time, struggling to be on time, arrive on time, caught up in
this time clock of 24 hours. The timer starts the moment your alarm clock goes
off in the morning and the mad rush with time begins. From getting to leave
home to reaching office on time, to making it for the client appointment, to
getting the kids to school on time, to the dentist’s appointment, to the gym, to
the dinner date, and finally to bed (and I wouldn't be surprised if we time
ourselves in our dreams too ;) ).. Phew! I guess that could all earn us a
degree in well, Time Management. J
Well it’s a surprise on how much
importance we give to the so called ‘time’ in our lives. So are we using our
time constructively for our betterment and the good of others? Are we able to
devote “time” to all those who we value and precious to us? Do we have enough
Time for ourselves and our growth?
Let me make this easier for you.
“Half our life is spent trying to find something to do
with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.” – Will Rogers
In YOUR
life you get to decide what you do with the ‘time’ you have in your hand. You can
put it to the best use or just squander it. Whatever you do, YOU are
responsible for it. Time to get to the core, what we need to identify what are our
priorities in life and what we value and cherish the most. Every person has
different set of needs, where some people value relationship and family ties,
whereas some are driven by their passion (read career), and some take refuge in
material comforts and other personal desires. Once we identify what is our
priority, time to take stock of life! If you solely take the responsibility of the wings of your 'time' there is no dearth to the flights you can take.
“The bad
news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler
·
Where do you spend most of your time?
The first
step would be to identify where maximum amount of your time is spent; at work,
or commuting, with friends, socializing etc. Then probably you could try to tweak your lifestyle and make some
changes so you are left with more time in hand.
·
How do you prioritize so as to take out maximum time for things you
value?
The
second step would be to list down the things that you
would like to do with this new found time. Probably spend it reading or
playing with your children, walk your dog, join the dance class (you always
wanted to), or just simply spend some more quality time with your spouse or
parents. Or if you wanna be selfless could help an NGO, educate a child or just help a neighbor.
·
If that seems difficult then taking time off (yes OFF) to do
things You really want to do.
Yes if altering your schedule seems
difficult then just put in that leave application you have been delaying and
pack off to your holiday destination.
These are a little things which I feel one can
do make the most out of our time. In this rat race, at times we leave behind
the more important things in our lives. And the most significant of all of them
is “YOU” . We have to set aside certain time in our lives for OUR own growth,
be it spiritual, intellectual or emotional.
Be your own best friend and spend
quality time with Yourself!
Love yourself and your self will love
you back in TIME! J
