How Much Of My Life Am I Wasting?

                             

“There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” ― Bill Watterson.

“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” ― Jack London.

Have you ever spent an afternoon browsing social media or watching videos about kittens? Was last night filled with watching yet another episode of yet another must-see TV show? Could you be doing more with your time?

If the answer is yes to any of the above it could be you are wasting your life away. But what constitutes waste? One person's procrastination could be another's much-needed leisure time or passion.

We all ask ourselves the same question: am I wasting my life? The answer depends on the person, and everyone is different, with one exception: our time is finite. How we spend that time, however, could be all the difference between a wasted life and a full one.

A life Coach, Anna Williamson, lists 10 key things you can do right now to improve how you spend your time.

1. Make a 'to do' list. Writing out what to do and when to do it is a great way to manage your time.

2. ‘You’ time. Taking time each day or week just for you is a great way to re-energise.

3. Eat. Too many of us work through lunch or eat at our desk. Get away from the computer screen, eat healthily, recharge and refresh.

4. Delegate. Don't do it all yourself. If someone else can do the task just as well, and is happy to do it, let them.

5. Clock off. End each working day at a fixed time and stick to it. No work emails or phone calls after you have clocked off.

6. Get a hobby. With work, family and day-to-day chores taking up the majority of your life, take up a hobby or interest to break up the pattern.

7. Learn something new. Expanding your knowledge and brain power is a great way to boost motivation, self-belief and self-esteem.

8. Chat. Instead of spending time on social media, why not reconnect with friends and family?

9. Sleep. Sleep is key to being happy, motivated and healthy. Go to bed earlier if needed.

10. Family. Time with family can be great for stability, love and support.