Stop Lying to Yourself (and Everyone Else) About Not Having Time

If you find yourself constantly complaining about not having enough time to pursue your goals, it's time for a harsh dose of reality: you're lying to yourself. And worse yet, you're indirectly lying to the people who care about you – your family, your friends, your biggest supporters.

Time for Some Tough Love

It's easy to get stuck in the comfort of excuses. But deep down, those excuses are hurting your chances of making a difference in your own life and the lives of those around you.

Let's be brutally honest for a moment. We don't want to let people down, so we make up stories about our lack of time. We even get good at convincing ourselves that these stories are true.

The Time Audit

So, let's break this down. You claim to have no time, right? Let's put that to the test:

• Alarm Clock Audit: When are you waking up? Are you maximizing those morning hours, or hitting snooze till the last possible second? More importantly, when are you going to sleep? How many hours do you really need to spend watching "Love is Blind"?

• Social Scroll Audit: How much time are you losing to mindless scrolling – on the toilet, on your commute? Those minutes add up.

• Work Watercooler Audit: How much of your workday is spent on non-work-related activities? Coffee breaks, gossiping with coworkers, unnecessary meetings... the time drain at the office is often shocking.
  

Time is Precious (and It's Slipping Away)

All that wasted time? It adds up, and it's robbing you of something irreplaceable. You only have a limited number of years to make your mark, to live a life that excites you, and to make a positive impact.

Don't let "not enough time" become your legacy. Instead, start being fiercely protective of your time. Use those extra minutes, those extra hours, to pursue the things that matter most to you.

Do It for You, Do It for Them

Yes, taking charge of your time is about your own happiness. But it's also about those who love and believe in you. Do it for your friends and fans (family included). Show them that you're committed to growth and fulfillment. Inspire them by being someone who gets out there and makes things happen.

It's time to ditch the excuses and take ownership of your precious time. Do it for yourself, and do it for the people who want to see you shine.

This #LabReflection was discovered through years of learning and honing the mind & body. Ready to get started? The journey continues in our next Lab Reflection.