The Problem Isn't Time, It's Perspective
Almost everyone I know these days feels that there is too much to do and not enough time to accomplish it. They speak of the virtues of
life balance but bemoan the difficulty of making this happen in their own lives. The problem is not time. The problem often lies in how an individual views time and the decisions they make from this perspective.
How many books or articles do we have to read about someone who suddenly has minimal time left to live and achieves clarity about what is important before we get the lesson? When there is a genuine sense of urgency about time, the unimportant things usually fall by the wayside. When there is
a lack of time, it becomes easier to know when to say “NO,” which creates space to say “YES” to the right things.
Most Time Stress Is Self-Imposed
If you were to take a step back and honestly reflect on your perception and use of time, you would discover that most of the stress related to time management is self-imposed:
Learn To Say No With Confidence
I understand how difficult it is to say “NO” when you have been conditioned to say “YES.” It seems so much easier to say “YES” and deal with the consequences later, but it is not easier.
Time is finite. Once it is spent, you never get it back.
Spend your time wisely. Say “YES” to the people and opportunities that truly matter to you. Avoid distractions. Ground yourself in a personal value system that guides your judgment and lessens your load by embracing your ability to say “NO.”
