I loved this, and it actually gave me terms to use as I have been struggling with why, even though I am not facing the pressures of a job, children, etc. and everything on my daily to-do list are actually things I want to do, I have still feel rushed. It's a feeling of Time poverty! Perfect. I suspect being in my mid 70s has added the sense of time poverty because I am now experiencing the relatively new pressure of "I don't know how much time I have left in life to get the stories I want to write, written" and the fact that so much more of my day is spent maintaining my body so that that I have the best chance of extending that time in healthy years. But, I have recently found that scheduling time when I will not multi-task; making sure that I include blocks of time each day to just be present in nature or read for pleasure; honoring the pleasure I get when I provide service to others, etc have been helping. But now I have a word for those days when I do feel like there is enough time - Time Abundance. So thanks!
I am only 21. In the past couple years I have spent 8 months at sea. I graduated, now I will get finally paid when I leave later this week for 75 days, lol I will be switching careers before having kids XD. That being said time is something I think about too much.
As for obligations having children dictates any parent's life regardless if the parent is there or not. I can’t begin to imagine. And holding a highly admirable professional career too. Agreed time is in its entirety is subjective. Balancing your base routine and those tacked on extra activities/emergencies all the time whether enjoyable or overwhelming is so human and we all fight that fight each day, we also find endless “go go go” does not work.
Something that helps me enjoy my time is my list of things I love to do most. I always tell myself:
“The more things you do, the more passionate you become, especially for what you love most"
I always remind myself of this when feeling overwhelmed and out of my body. Taking 20 credits each semester bore a hole through my brain. My activity of choice was going for a run- slowing down and recharging. I imagine it’s 80/20 (Pareto principle). This is my great escape. I accept that I can’t be full of energy and conquer the world at all times. There is no light without darkness, without stillness time slips away. Harbor some stillness.
I spent a lifetime of time poverty while working full-time. When I tried to compensate, my husband called it “Susan time.” Now that I am retired and have gained peak time affluence, I still find myself having whole days of time poverty. It is a complete mindset that we do to ourselves, and it is something that we can deal with. The one hour block of “me time” each week was always one of my favorite things! Thank you so much for highlighting this phenomenon.
Love this post (as usual!). Jackie, have you read Timesmart? It's Ashley Whillan's book (her and Liz Dunn's work is SO COOL). It was a total game changer for me! And I love the Hootie reference (first concert I ever went to!).
Don't worry - got the Hootie reference by the "I don't believe in time" heading! :)
I loved this, and it actually gave me terms to use as I have been struggling with why, even though I am not facing the pressures of a job, children, etc. and everything on my daily to-do list are actually things I want to do, I have still feel rushed. It's a feeling of Time poverty! Perfect. I suspect being in my mid 70s has added the sense of time poverty because I am now experiencing the relatively new pressure of "I don't know how much time I have left in life to get the stories I want to write, written" and the fact that so much more of my day is spent maintaining my body so that that I have the best chance of extending that time in healthy years. But, I have recently found that scheduling time when I will not multi-task; making sure that I include blocks of time each day to just be present in nature or read for pleasure; honoring the pleasure I get when I provide service to others, etc have been helping. But now I have a word for those days when I do feel like there is enough time - Time Abundance. So thanks!
Thanks for the ear worm. You had me at “why you punish me.” And thanks the good advice!!
I am only 21. In the past couple years I have spent 8 months at sea. I graduated, now I will get finally paid when I leave later this week for 75 days, lol I will be switching careers before having kids XD. That being said time is something I think about too much.
As for obligations having children dictates any parent's life regardless if the parent is there or not. I can’t begin to imagine. And holding a highly admirable professional career too. Agreed time is in its entirety is subjective. Balancing your base routine and those tacked on extra activities/emergencies all the time whether enjoyable or overwhelming is so human and we all fight that fight each day, we also find endless “go go go” does not work.
Something that helps me enjoy my time is my list of things I love to do most. I always tell myself:
“The more things you do, the more passionate you become, especially for what you love most"
I always remind myself of this when feeling overwhelmed and out of my body. Taking 20 credits each semester bore a hole through my brain. My activity of choice was going for a run- slowing down and recharging. I imagine it’s 80/20 (Pareto principle). This is my great escape. I accept that I can’t be full of energy and conquer the world at all times. There is no light without darkness, without stillness time slips away. Harbor some stillness.
I spent a lifetime of time poverty while working full-time. When I tried to compensate, my husband called it “Susan time.” Now that I am retired and have gained peak time affluence, I still find myself having whole days of time poverty. It is a complete mindset that we do to ourselves, and it is something that we can deal with. The one hour block of “me time” each week was always one of my favorite things! Thank you so much for highlighting this phenomenon.
Definitely got the Hootie reference immediately :)
Love this, thank you!
Love this post (as usual!). Jackie, have you read Timesmart? It's Ashley Whillan's book (her and Liz Dunn's work is SO COOL). It was a total game changer for me! And I love the Hootie reference (first concert I ever went to!).
Beautiful job with that cake!