Can we manage time?

As I continue with my mindfulness practice through Headspace, the more I continue to think about my use of time. Can we really mange time when time continues to go ahead?

I recently watched a TEDx talk by Rory Vaden who also mentioned the same thought - surprisingly. I was amazed to learn that the concept of time management came about during the Industrial Revolution when the concept of ‘effeicency’ became a point of discussion. From here Dr. Stephen Covey move onto 2-dimentional thinking in time management theory, by looking at efficiency through ‘importance’ and ‘urgency’ in order to prioritize your time. However it’s still not enough. Vaden discussed the 3-dimensional approach to looking at time management. Not only would you look at ‘urgency’, ‘importance’, but also ‘significance’. When thinking about significance your perception of time changes and becomes an emotional decision. As result time management isn’t just logical but also emotional. (Vegan, 2015)

As a continue my pursuit to understanding what work and life balance is, cannot help but think about the value of time. My mom once said to me, after the birth of my son, every day is a new day. Cherish every moment. Isn’t everyday a new day for all of us? So...how can we manage time when time is there for us to savior and experience? Every day we grow...everyday is significant.

​Source:
Vaden, R. (2015, June 01). How to Multiply Your Time. Retrieved August 9, 2018, from https://youtu.be/y2X7c9TUQJ8 TEDx