A valuable resource. A limited resource. A made up concept. We have created rules about how we use the time we have. What’s interesting is that time really indicates values. What you do with your time is an indication of what’s important to you. And, perhaps this concept isn’t earth shattering, however, what is always a good reminder is to stop and evaluate whether the way you are using your time is serving you or not. Are your true priorities being recognized by the hours you invest during the day? Sometimes there are things that need to be done that you might not enjoy doing, however, they ultimately support your higher priority to live a simple, honest, peaceful life. Housekeeping or paperwork are good examples of necessary uses of time that might not on the surface appear t o be good uses of your time, but if they ultimately mean you are able to focus on your family, your work and your health, then this is a valuable use of your time.

Some of these things that take time, and that aren’t enjoyable uses of your time, can perhaps be leveraged or automated. If that was the case, then you would have more time for your true priorities as well as being able to provide opportunities for others, and to make a bigger difference in your own life. Sometimes we hear people saying things like, “I can’t afford a housekeeper” or, “my business isn’t big enough to hire an assistant.” Perhaps, however, when you seriously consider the value of your time and your priorities, and you apply the financial principle of return on investment to how you use your time, then you might ask some different questions such as, “how could I afford extra help?” “How much extra could I earn if I had some additional help for a few hours a week?” “What tasks am I currently doing that someone else could do for me so I have more time to dedicate to areas of my life or my business that I enjoy and that will bring me the best results?”

Ask different questions; get different answers and results that line up with your true priorities and values.