I know you're busy and I value your time...

This week, and perhaps subconsciously for quite some time now, I've been compartmentalising my life into sections of definitive time. Everyone I speak to is so, so, super busy. We juggle work and family, social and the everyday. I'm no exception to this rule, so when I look at the aspects of my time, one thing I prioritise is that I endevour to make every time period count. It doesn't mean that every minute of the day is accounted for, there will always be the one hour binge fest where you just need to 'chill out', rather I'm giving value to my time and reciprocating those who give me their time. I watched a TED Talk recently about time management (see below) and what stood out for me, is that whilst we are trying to fit in all of the aspects of our lives into every 24 hours, what is the most effective use of your time? I'm writing this from my 'people observations' point of view.Meaning that relationships, no matter what, always needs time. Time to grow and you need to allocate time to sustain it. Over the course of the last year especially, I've come to the realisation, that those whom give their time freely to me, means that I am valued and in turn, I've made the conscious decision that my time given must be worth it. I'm assuming that this context could also be a benchmark for who we allow into our lives right? My mother used to joke with me as a child that I needed tons and tons of people around me to feel fulfilled, well maybe so in the playground aged 11, but fast forward serveral decades and that's not necessarily the case. I've had to let go on those that are time-poor, that's just an excuse for an unsustainable relationship unfortunately. But one thing is for certain, when you have my time, I'm all there and the last thing I want is to run out of time.

Thanks to these 5 people(s) time I value

1. Thanks mum for doing my ironing, so I have time to write and rest

2. Thanks to the one who rearranges her time so we can fit in a 7am weekend morning walk

3. Thanks to you who calls me at 8:30am for our biweekly catch up call

4. Thanks to you who sends me a pic of the beach sunrise at least 3 times a week

5. Thanks to who is always searching my calendar for a free hour to catch up.

 https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_vanderkam_how_to_gain_control_of_your_free_time?referrer=playlist-how_does_time_affect_you #opinion #thanksgirlfriend #thanksmum #tedtalks