Time Management: Time Uniqueness and Balance

Time is unique. It is the only resource every person has in equal amounts. We all have 24 hours a day.

Time is perishable. You cannot really save time. You can “lose it or use it.”
A problem with time as a resource is that you cannot borrow minutes from one day, and use them the next day. Although time cannot be saved, you can use your time wisely through careful planning and action.

Time is a measure. When time is discussed, many people think first of the clock. America tends to be a clock-and-calendar centered society. Being on time for work, school, and appointments, and for payments such as rents and bills, is a necessity for almost everyone today. In other cultures, time may be measured by the sun and the seasons.

Time has a dollar value. An old proverb tells us, “Time is money.” It takes time to earn money. It takes time to develop new resources. It takes time to get the most from your shopping dollar. Sometimes you choose whether to “buy time” in the form of convenience foods or household repairs.

Time has other values. We look for “quality time” to spend with children and other family members. We need time for rest, leisure, and personal renewal, as well as for friends, neighbors, and our community.

Time Balance

Plan to balance your life and share time with family, friends, neighbors, paid work, and volunteer work with your church, neighborhood, or community.

We all invest time, waste time, and use time. Think carefully about your use of time. Make sure you invest time in the things that are important to you.

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