Identifying What You Value

I saw a phrase on the back of a shirt not too long ago that read, "It’s not about having time, it’s about making time." 

I liked the phrase so much that I approached the man wearing it and asked if I could take a picture. Thankfully he was receptive despite the awkward request.

Time, it is often said, is one of our most precious resources, yet it seems we do not make the most of it, despite the fact that there is no way to manufacture it or make up for lost time.

Yet so many fail to account for the time we have and are poor stewards of it.

I believe that we make time, for those things that are most important to us. If you really want to identify those things you value, look at where you spend your time (and attention).

It does not matter what you SAY you value; if you are not giving those things your time and attention, you should call that value into question.

The reality is, you have the same amount of time as anyone else - 168 hours per week.

The real question is what are you doing with it, and are you spending it on those things that are the most rewarding and fulfilling?

As you head into the weekend, my challenge is for you to analyze what you value and if your time spent reflects those values.

If you are really brave, ask those closest to you to weigh in on what they see.

It’s "time" to shed the excuse that you do not have enough time and get better at spending it wisely.

On The Journey With You,

Carlos

This edition was first published in The Life Design Newsletter on LinkedIn.