General
You're in Control of Your Time
To manage your time, you first need to manage yourself. In addition to making good use of your time, you need to have the self-discipline to handle any potential setbacks that may arise.
You can’t control everything. For example, while you’re working day and night to meet a deadline, a friend you care deeply about might need you, and you can’t say no. When you’re in “It doesn’t matter to me” mode, you neither turn your back on your friend nor delay your work. You’ll immediately review your other plans, cancel the ones that aren’t important, reschedule your work for later, and support your friend. In other words, you can make time. You’ll sleep less or watch the new episode of your favorite show later. When you’re in “I don’t mind” mode, you can definitely make time for other tasks that disrupt your plans. This way, you’ll be in control of your time. All you need is a positive and clear mindset.
When you panic, you lose control. You give your friend the cold shoulder, or you worry that you won’t finish your work on time, so you can’t make the most of your time. Because you can’t keep a cool head, you can’t accept unexpected events either.
“I’m always prepared for situations that might arise beyond my control—it doesn’t matter to me.”
“I have control over time.”
“I can make time for anything I want.”
A person with high self-confidence knows what they need to do throughout the day and makes good use of their time. Prioritizing the things you want to do is an excellent way to make good use of your time. When you make good use of your time, you’ll have enough time to give the tasks you need to complete the attention they deserve. It’s just as important to do effective and meaningful work as it is to meet deadlines.
Making good use of time means spending every moment effectively. It means not wasting time needlessly. It means not doing trivial things when you have plenty of time. A person who adopts the “It doesn’t matter to me” mindset understands the value of time and uses it to do meaningful things. They don’t do things haphazardly.
“I know how valuable my time is, and I never waste it. That’s why I’m able to pay close attention to every task I undertake.”
“I take great care in everything I do, and I make good use of my time to ensure that.”
EMPTY GLASS
In my opinion, one of the most significant factors that waste our time is what I call “empty cups.” If you pay attention, you’ll notice there are many empty people around you who drain your time and energy. One of your friends is the sidekick of someone who just wanders around aimlessly. They call you and keep you occupied with trivial matters. Unless you’re in “I don’t care” mode, you’ll go along with them and waste your time together.
When you’re in “I don’t care” mode, you’re already aware of the value of your time, so you’re also aware of the “empty cups” who try to waste your time for no reason. You don’t let anyone waste your time unnecessarily. You don’t become an “empty cup” yourself. You respect everyone’s time and don’t keep anyone busy for no reason.
“I know the value of time, and I spend my time with people who are worth it.”
“I live my friendships to the fullest.”
“I am surrounded by helpful and fulfilling people.”