The Great Time Illusion: You Have More Than You Think, Less Than You Believe
A person says they have more time, and another says they have no time. Incidentally, both are wrong because each has 24 hours at its disposal, and that amount is common to all.
The first person probably feels they have more time
due to fewer activities at hand, or a lack of goals to use their time
effectively. Although this person may lead an accomplished life or enjoy
financial freedom, they should identify what they can do to improve their
quality of living. There are many ways to improve oneself, both physically and
mentally. They can identify the gaps in their life and fill them.
On the other hand, the second person feels they
don't have time, which can be due to too many activities on their to-do list.
These tasks need to be prioritised effectively. Sometimes, this person might
not trust others enough to delegate, which can clog their day. They need to
improve their relationships with people, enhance trust, and delegate. Though
there can be a delay in completion or an error in a delegated task, if the
person lives by the principle—Responsibility can be delegated, but not
accountability —they will not find it challenging to delegate once they are
willing to take accountability.
Sometimes, an inability to say "no" leads
to too many tasks, which can make you feel there is no time. But once they
decide to say no or offer an alternate time to complete the work, it will ease
their day.
While reading this, you might be either the first
person, the second person, or someone who manages their time effectively. But
remember that learning how to be productive is more important than simply being
busy.
Figure out what you need to be based on your
takeaway from this article, to manage a precious resource called Time.
M.L.
Narendra Kumar
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