GLOBAL SWAG ARTICLES VOLUME 5

Theres such an importance to our time, some will say its our most scarce resource, I say its one of the most mistreated assets available to man. Time means more to some than others, some get much more out of their time than others. A common excuse we can hear people make concerning time is- I dont have enough. Well, the thing with that statement is its not a matter of us not having enough time. But, what we do with our time is a demonstration of our value system. The things we value or place more in importance than others. To everything we choose to do there is an opportunity cost, In other words, us doing one thing will require the sacrifice or neglecting of another thing we could do in the same time slot.

Another statement people make is time is money, the truth is when people use the term money theyre mostly referring to cash- such as bullion coins or paper bank notes. The reality remains that time is time and the value we place on time if reduced to cash- is not exactly that high. One question: People who reach the end of their life, what question are they more likely to ask? Did I make the most of my time on earth? Or did I accumulate and gather up as much cash as I possibly could? Which question will hold more weight to a person reaching the end of their life? Its more likely the former right?

Then cash is a very poor comparison to the resource of time we have, never allow the fact that people get paid for their time to make you believe that time must be equivalent to cash. Its a limited view, especially when everything within our lives right now fits in the context of time. That cant be said for cash. Theres never any difference or limitations on time, theres only a difference in our respect for it. The only difference is in our priorities, our values, what we care about most. Sometimes, we allow situations to limit us seeing the bigger picture of whats truly valuable in life. Time is one of those under-valued assets; itll best serve us when revered. Time is one thing we wont get back for sure. If we dont learn to make the habit of prioritizing things in our life, opportunities, people and our own weaknesses will steal our time. A life filled with wasted time is a life filled with insufficiency, lack and mediocrity. Lets utilize our time by: 1. Set new priorities for your life, by writing down a list of the most important things you must do. Limit it to three or four things so its manageable. 2. Now order those things in terms of importance- number them. 3. Now set time periods and days to accomplish each priority one by one. When you finish the first priority on your list, work on the new priority, next in line. 4. Do not start on another priority until youve finished the first one. Get focused and discipline yourself to stick to your time slots as much as you can.

5. Decide to wake up earlier than you normally would so you can have time were youre un-interrupted. Also so you can have momentum for the day, get your most important things done in the morning because you are more likely to feel lazy the more the day progresses. Your priorities will determine your actions and attitudes toward everything in your life. Do not let a lack of true priorities allow time thieves to invade your life. Treat your time with respect and the utmost value and itll serve you. Live intentionally to be your best by saving time for the best in your life. Author: Leslie Poku Marketing Consultant. Follow him on Twitter: @LesliePoku Article Source: Ezine Articles www.globalswag.net