Benefits of Managing Your Time
....as we transition into a comfortable and more leisurely season, Summer, it can be tempting to fade away into the abyss of "do nothing". I say the previous statement with joy, but with some level of personal conviction, because, I can so covet the essence of summer. I thrive, glow and the warm embrace of the sun seems to be a great agitator in fermenting purpose in my life. aah! Summer!
Sun-kissed skins, flowers in full bloom, the sense awaking sound children's laughter and play all around, and visions of lazy days on a beach wrapped with white sands stretching miles and miles;yet , all of these facts in full view and mind, there is still a level of stewardship of this precious time that we will need to administer.
Most of us know how to manage our time. It is pretty simple really. What most of us miss are compelling reasons to manage our time. We know the "how" but miss the "why." Here are six foundational reasons I have that motivate me to manage my time and myself properly.
1. It is a matter of stewardship. I view my life as not my own. I am merely a steward of it. I am given control over it for some 70 years and I should make wise decisions with it! This is a great sense of responsibility that compels me to manage my time.
2. It is a matter of personal fulfillment. When I get to the end of my life I want to be able to feel a sense of pride and satisfaction that I have lived well, helped others, and achieved much. This drives me to not waste time but to use it wisely.
3. It is a matter of providing for and being responsible to your friends and family. I owe some of my time - serious amounts - to my friends and family. If I let myself get out of control, they suffer the loss and that is something I do not want for them. I manage myself and my time so that I can give valuable portions of it to those who matter most.
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4. It is a matter of accomplishment and purpose. I manage myself and my time because I want to fulfill my mission here. That is to use my abilities to enhance the lives of others. If I don't manage myself, I hinder my ability to accomplish what I want and to fulfill my purpose. This drives me to manage right.
5. It is a matter of self-control. This and number six are closely aligned. One of the reasons I manage myself closely is because I can! Imagine that. What separates us from the animals is that we do not live by instinct, but by self-control and choice.
6. It is a matter of choice. See number five. I can choose when and where I will spend my resources. That in and of itself sounds like fun!
I am sure you can come up with more reasons, and I would encourage you to do so!
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Chris Widener is a New York Times best-selling author and has written over 400 articles, nine books and produced more than 30 audio programs on the subjects of leadership and motivation. He is a contributing columnist to the all-new SUCCESS magazine.
Sun-kissed skins, flowers in full bloom, the sense awaking sound children's laughter and play all around, and visions of lazy days on a beach wrapped with white sands stretching miles and miles;yet , all of these facts in full view and mind, there is still a level of stewardship of this precious time that we will need to administer.
Six Foundational Reasons for Managing Your Time
by Chris Widener
Most of us know how to manage our time. It is pretty simple really. What most of us miss are compelling reasons to manage our time. We know the "how" but miss the "why." Here are six foundational reasons I have that motivate me to manage my time and myself properly.
1. It is a matter of stewardship. I view my life as not my own. I am merely a steward of it. I am given control over it for some 70 years and I should make wise decisions with it! This is a great sense of responsibility that compels me to manage my time.
2. It is a matter of personal fulfillment. When I get to the end of my life I want to be able to feel a sense of pride and satisfaction that I have lived well, helped others, and achieved much. This drives me to not waste time but to use it wisely.
3. It is a matter of providing for and being responsible to your friends and family. I owe some of my time - serious amounts - to my friends and family. If I let myself get out of control, they suffer the loss and that is something I do not want for them. I manage myself and my time so that I can give valuable portions of it to those who matter most.
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Find out how to live the life you have always dreamed of and get what you want out of life. Includes topics like: dreams, vision, goals, tenaciousness, motivation, giving, relationships, balance, finances, attitude, legacy and more! You CAN have it all!
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4. It is a matter of accomplishment and purpose. I manage myself and my time because I want to fulfill my mission here. That is to use my abilities to enhance the lives of others. If I don't manage myself, I hinder my ability to accomplish what I want and to fulfill my purpose. This drives me to manage right.
5. It is a matter of self-control. This and number six are closely aligned. One of the reasons I manage myself closely is because I can! Imagine that. What separates us from the animals is that we do not live by instinct, but by self-control and choice.
6. It is a matter of choice. See number five. I can choose when and where I will spend my resources. That in and of itself sounds like fun!
I am sure you can come up with more reasons, and I would encourage you to do so!
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Chris Widener is a New York Times best-selling author and has written over 400 articles, nine books and produced more than 30 audio programs on the subjects of leadership and motivation. He is a contributing columnist to the all-new SUCCESS magazine.
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