Today's
I know many will argue that Vanderkam only includes hours spent at work, not the commute, and sleeping, but I believe that's her point. All those extra hours don't have to be counted against us, but rather for us. Why not listen to a podcast during your commute? (I've learned so many valuable lessons from podcasts such as Invisibilia and Strangers.) How about meditating for a few minutes during lunch break? Or going for a run instead of driving next time you have local errands? If you ever forget the power of one minute, hold a plank and you'll see just how long 60 seconds can feel. If you're not into planks, try squats while you wait for your meal to heat up in the microwave; trust me, it's a lot longer than you might think.
We make time for what is important to us. I've found this to be a very powerful concept. I used to complain that "I can never seem to find the time to..." but it's not about "finding" time, it's about creating time. Once I started truly assessing my priorities and strategizing how to schedule my days, I found that I was able to clear more space. It's a continual process, requiring frequent re-evaluation of priorities. I can't say I've perfected it, but I've learned to focus on the things that matter to me, the things that keep me balanced, and accept that I cannot complain about that which I do not put effort into.
I'll leave you with an excerpt from Mitch Albom's The Time Keeper:
“Try to imagine a life without timekeeping. You probably can’t. You know the month, the year, the day of the week. There is a clock on your wall or the dashboard of your car. You have a schedule, a calendar, a time for dinner or a movie. Yet all around you, timekeeping is ignored. Birds are not late. A dog does not check its watch. Deer do not fret over passing birthdays. Man alone measures time. Man alone chimes the hour. And, because of this, man alone suffers a paralyzing fear that no other creature endures. A fear of time running out."
Happy New Year, everyone! *cheers*
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