“Time is Money.”
“You have as many hours in a day as Beyonce.”
“There are 168 hours in a week.”
Time catchphrases appear in our lexicon, motivational speeches, and memes. In this nonstop, digital world, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time.
Even though I work for myself, I still get caught up in work cliches. I find myself at the office at 6:30 trying to get more done. Sometimes I catch myself falling down the social media rabbit hole, waking up on a random opinion piece to realize I don’t even care about the topic. HOW did I end up here?
As I’ve strived to become a smarter entrepreneur, the importance of prioritizing and planning has become more apparent. During the PA Conference for Women, Michelle Obama talked about preparing her calendar in order of her priorities: First her kids’ activities, then what she wants to do, then everything else. When I asked my mentor what I need to focus on, his #1 piece of advice? Time. Meticulously planning it. Many therapy sessions have focused on setting boundaries, saying no and how to balance what I need/want with other people’s demands.
Since I recently hit the reset button and been more cognizant of my time, I’ve been happier. I’ve biked and hiked in the Wissahickon three times since I returned from my cross-country trip. Last weekend, I saw my first meteor shower with a campfire, s’mores and caught up with friends I used to see weekly.
With an influx of digital and social demands, it’s easy to feel burnt out and overwhelmed. But that also prevents us from doing what we want to do – volunteer, learn or improve ourselves. (Sustainability is worth nothing if we’re not self-sustaining, eh?)
Want to get better at time management? Here are a few helpful hints.
9 tips to Reset Your Schedule & be happier
Readers, any recommendations to unplug and prioritize? Share them in the comments.
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