How Much Is Your Time Worth?

Time is invaluable; you cannot afford to waste this commodity. If you do not respect the time it will treat you the same. You and I, both have either been told or have heard numerous quotes and advice on how time is the most precious of all that exists. Have you ever wondered what does time worth? Is there a universal constant to the value of time? It is all about how to perceive it in your frame of reference.

The answer is simple; ignoring time is ignoring your destiny. Everything we say or do involves time. To love, to accomplish, to feel, to save, even for anything remotely negative, all these emotions and actions need time. A patient life can be saved or put in danger in a matter of seconds. Building a full empire of a successful brand demands your undivided dedication to efficiently utilizing your time.

You can use your time to make more money but you cannot buy a single minute with any. You can always make more money, do or re-do something you did not get right but there is no alternative when it comes to time. It is impossible to regain or relive the time gone by. So use it wisely.

Everyone perceives time differently, what seems like a minute to you might feel like an hour to me based on the situation, interest, and our approach. Have you ever noticed sometimes you indulge in something and hours pass by without realizing it such as playing a game or watching your favorite season? On the other hand, time seems to pass at a painstakingly slower rate if you are doing something that barely piques your interest. Do not worry! You are not alone; we all experience it every now and then.

However, there are certain ways you can make the most of your time.

Rest assured if you respect time, it will give you the success you deserve. Lack of time management results in a lack of inspiration, as you tend to become lethargic and start skipping tasks crucial to achieve your goals and increase time productivity. Therefore, work on your time management skills for utilizing the allotted time to its maximum potential. Time is a universal equalizer, we all have the same amount of time whether it is me, you or the richest man on the planet. No matter who you are and where you are on this planet, you have a 60-minute hour, 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, 12 months in a year.

Investing in your time and investing in it right is where the secret lies. You need to master your time management skills and ensure that you invest in every minute consistently and build hours upon hours with hard work and dedication. Having an idea alone does not make it a success; it’s the efficient time management that ensures the achievement of your desired goals.

So stop saying “I do not have time” because you have exactly the same hours as any of us, but decide practically and strategically how you spend the currency known as time because we have all heard the quote “time is money”. Think of it as 24 hours are sitting in your account every day, they will disappear by the end of the day whether you decide to use this money or not. So why not spend it but do so wisely.

Putting things off to the last minute can be more detrimental than you think. It is like committing a crime of theft on your own self. It is alright to feel lazy on a rare occasion, it is natural, and yes, you deserve a break every now and then. However, lettings distractions that are none of your concern control your routine and spending hours staring into space would not get work done automatically, avoid procrastination can be addictive. Instead, get an organizer to make a to-do list for each day and follow it strictly.

No one expects you to achieve everything you aim for all at once. It is always better to slice your goals into smaller, manageable stages, where you gradually work towards your destiny or dream. That way not only will you be able to avoid any unwanted and overwhelming stress but also feel motivated every time you accomplish a task.

Be active, productive and effective, whatever you do. People who deal with their time in an organized fashion tend to reap more benefits, as being time efficient makes them more focused and detail orientated. Knowing the value of time enables more control over your life due to awareness of your weaknesses and strengths. However, it is a learning cycle and you can master the art with time, the more you practice this the sharper you get instinctively. This helps you to deal with overwhelming situations in a very calm and composed manner.

Now that you know the value of your time and how much your time worth, you should not give it away to others as a freebie. This can be for any reason may be you are a people’s person, or you are too polite to deny anyone. But the time is nigh to start putting your wants and needs first. It is like doing charity while having none for yourself. Here are some identifiers that convey to others that your time is of no value. Also, you should know how to solve this problem.

Suppose you are in the middle of working on a report or writing an email and some calls or text and you abandon your task. This distraction just cost you valuable time because you broke the momentum of your focus. Make it a habit to switch off your mobile phone or minimize any possible distractions for continued focus on your time and task at hand.

Are you always ready to help others or maybe you worry what will people think if you deny the request sent your way? Do not overindulge into saying “yes” to every time you are asked for a favor. Saying “no” can also help you start accomplishing your own goals by putting yourself first, which isn’t a sin.

If you have a 15-minute session with others, honor that. Do not go over the time limit by an additional 5 to 10 minutes, not only does it show that your time is not valuable; but also send a wrong message to others that their time is not valuable either.

If you are scheduled for an hour of meeting and another party came in late, stick by your allotted time. Do not let people take your time for granted expecting you, first to wait for them and then spend your additional time to compensate theirs. You might have something else planned of equal importance.

It is of utmost importance that you know, your spare time if yours to unwind and relax. No matter how short or long the span is, but it is “spare” for a reason. Do not spend it on others, worrying about issues that do not concern you. When you are fully aware of your time worth and the value it adds to your life, you become more efficient with organizing your time that you spend on errands, family issues, work, etc. This allows you to accumulate more extra time during each day that you can use for personal relaxation or maybe longer sleeping hours.

Above anything mastering the art of time management teaches you an invaluable skill of self-discipline. The skill-set empowers those weak-spots in your life that kept you from achieving your full potential.

Now, you should know time is not something you can put a price tag on. However, knowing the true worth of your time and the right way to spend this invaluable wealth is vital to reach the summit of your destiny. Although there are circumstances that are not in your control or sometimes things are just not supposed to be but by managing your time well with full dedication will give you the satisfaction of knowing “you gave your best and you gave it all”. Which is all that you need to motivate yourself for the next endeavor or chapter of your life.

Good luck, and go free up some of your time!

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