I’m sure you’ve heard the adage, “You have time for what you make time for.”
Sounds like bullshit.
You might hear this and think to yourself, I’ve got to work, I’ve got people to take care of, I have a shitty commute, my housework is overwhelming, I am always fatigued, etc., etc., etc.,
You’re not wrong. We get the same 24 hours in a day, sure, but a single parent of 3 working 2 jobs does not have the same choice in how they spend their time as a wealthy person who doesn’t even have to work and has a full cast of housekeepers and nannies.
We all are dealt a different hand, so we have different choices and calculations in how we choose to spend our time. Many of the factors driving these decisions are out of our control.
However, I present a simple argument: you have more control over your time than you think, and recognizing and utilizing that will make you happier and improve your well-being.
The What You Make Time For philosophy rests on a few simple ideas:
- You are constantly making choices about how to spend your time.
- Being mindful of your choices allows you to make better choices that align with your values.
- Choosing to spend time in ways that align with your values will make you happier.
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