Learn to Value Your Time

Time is a valuable resource.  We often hear people say Time is Money.  In fact, time is more valuable than money, our time is our LIFE. If you waste two hours of your time, you waste two hours of your life.  There are hundreds of insightful words surrounding the word time, and yet we never think about them until it’s too late.  It seems time only becomes important when someone we love is ill; or dying.  When we are young, time is endless.  As we get older, we hunger for more.  In an emergency, “time is of the essence.”  During the 9/11 tragedy, time stood still.

Here are just a few examples of how you can avoid wasting time; time that could be make a difference in your daily life.

• Think about the task before starting it.
• Try not to handle too many things at once.
• Do not begin a new project before completing the first one.
• Finish a project; don’t leave it hanging.
• Try not to double up on needless paperwork; keep it simple.
• Do not try to do everything yourself; delegate.
• Try to focus on the task at hand; avoid interruptions.
• When someone is speaking to you; listen fully without thinking of other matters. In this way nothing will have to be repeated.
• When running errands, call ahead to ensure your items are ready, if applicable.
• Schedule appointments either in the early morning or after lunch to avoid waiting.
• Ensure your home is clutter free; spending time looking for something is wasteful.
• Make lunch for the kids at night.
• Put your clothes out at night for the next morning.
• Ensure your car has plenty of gas at all times.

Value Your Time

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