Time is relative. Beyond mechanical clock time, we can either have so much or so little, depending on our perception. Drilling time by the second, minute, or hour may be useless because there’s always the feeling of time running by so fast when we’re having fun and becoming excruciatingly slow when we are stuck in traffic or work or chores. Our hyperconnectivity also permits the loss of time without so much thought. This leads to less time for things that matter. Here are five ways to carve time:
Put the important activity in a calendar
One of the best ways to carve time for something important is to calendar it, be it in digital or physical format. Seeing an activity in one’s calendar does not only signify clear intentions, it also creates more commitment and urgency.
Create a daily routine
There will be non-negotiables, and there should be non-negotiables. Having a daily routine allows us to know whatever it is that we are not willing to compromise for an activity no matter how critical it may seem.
Delegate when possible
Sometimes, other people do tasks better than we do. There is such a thing as delegating tasks to someone who can deliver what is needed promptly and excellently. All it takes is to determine what tasks we’d rather do and what tasks we’d rather have others do.
Create a method to eliminate distractions
Devise schemes to ensure focus. For some, this can be done through the change of scenery or workspace while others use techniques such as the Pomodoro methods. Some may also opt to go off the grid. Whatever it is, use it.
It is true that time is relative, and this can also mean that we hardly notice not just its passing, but also its value. We hope you’ll use these tips to create, not just time, but more valuable moments in your life.