Time is a valuable resource.
During holidays, many people especially appreciate the absence of rush and having time for the
things that matter to them. After returning to everyday life, it is good to pause and reflect on how
you use your time so that the wish for a slower pace and spending time on meaningful things can
also become a reality in your daily life.
If the way you spend your time and your personal values do not align, it often has a negative impact
on your well-being. That is why it is important to stop and examine your use of time and any
possible time thieves.
Time thieves are habits and patterns of behavior that often create an unnecessary feeling of hurry.
They are things that consume time in everyday life without planning or even noticing it.
Here is a list of some common time thieves:
- Lack of planning
- Lack of prioritising
- Difficulty with saying no
- Difficulty with delegating tasks
- Excessive workload
- Constant interruptions
- Spending too much time on social media
- Too much time on emails
- Unorganised tools and equipment
- Worrying about things our of one’s influence
- Delaying unpleasant tasks
- Aiming at perfection
- What else?
It is important to identify your own time thieves and, after recognizing them, try to make changes accordingly.
Reflect:
- Which time thieves take up more of your time than you would like?
- What would you like to change?
- What concrete actions can you take to make that change happen?