Time Allotments
Am I willing to pay the price? It was a question we asked of ourselves when we first began to set some preliminary goals. For the next four days, we will discuss some deeper questions we can ask and answers we can find when we begin to address the worth of any specific goal or vision or purpose.
When we first begin to determine if a goal is worth it, we need to figure out what the time price tag is. What are the actions that will make our goal a reality? What amount of time will they require?
A part of the price we will pay when we actively pursue a goal is to realign our allotments of time. We are going to have to make better use of the time that is available because the reality of it is that there are only 24 hours in a day.
If we are going to go from the place we are to the place we want to be, we have to reallocate our time. Doing this will allow us to get more from each day, each week, and each month as we work towards our goal.
Depending on how scheduled you are, you probably have at least a rough idea of what your time commitments are for a typical day and week.
When you are ready to commit to the pursuit of a new goal or vision, it is important to decide what parts of your current time allotments you are willing to restructure or sacrifice to make room for the new pursuit. Are you willing to cut out an hour of TV per day to focus on exercise? Are you willing to sacrifice one social night per week out with friends to work on your new business venture?
Whatever it is for you, decide what the new time structure will look like. This will help you determine if it really is worth it and whether or not it holds enough value for you to pay the price.
- Exercise:
Think about a goal that feels too overwhelming because of the time it will take.
Assess your schedule and determine if you could realign your time allotments so that you can be free to pursue your goal.
Is it worth it?
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