I believe that time management is extremely important. So much so that I boil everything down to how I can economise my time and fit it all in.
Recently, I have found myself increasingly lazy. I get up, I go to work, I come home and make some dinner. Many people would then go on to say that they play tennis, because they love the rush. Others would say volunteer at a youth club or even crochet as a hobby. Although not everyones cup of tea, all of these things are substantially more productive than what I now do – watch repeats of the Big Bang Theory or How I Met Your Mother or even Friends. If at a future interview, I am asked what I do in my spare time, I might as well leave the room there and then!
This has lead me to think really hard about my time and what I do with it. I used to be SO busy all the time. Why is it that I no longer feel this need to be productive after work finishes? I then realised what the difference was between my busy lifestyle 6 months ago, and my slower-paced lifestyle of today. Purpose. Most things we do have a purpose. We go to school to learn. We have a job to earn money and pay the bills. We then have hobbies or interests in order relax, enjoy and generally receive some fulfilment. We find ourselves busy because we want to fit all of these things into the day, including our extra activities.
What I have realised is that my job and my interests have merged. I LOVE my job and get extreme satisfaction from doing the work I do (touch wood). When I get home after a long 9-6 work day, I do not feel the need to ‘reclaim my creativity’ as I know many of my friends do. What I would do after my day job, is what I actually do as my day job. Therefore, I can relax in a non-productive way, letting my brain recuperate and letting my feet rest when I get home.
I must admit that I am rather lucky to be feeling this way. I must also realise that not all my jobs will bring this same satisfaction. Most of all, I must admit to myself that I will eventually get bored of watching repeats of Big Bang Theory. However, I truly believe that at some stage, everyone should take a chance and do something they love for a living and experience the relief of coming home satisfied, fulfilled and happy.
Over and Out.
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