How To Make Time For Things That Matter
You don’t need a rigorous habit — but scheduling time is key.
We all have things that matter to us. Perhaps it’s getting in shape. Or becoming a better writer. Or building a business. Or a platform for future success through having a popular blog.
Or, perhaps, it’s everything of the above.
How do we get everything done, especially when you also have family, work commitments, and social life to care for?
I’ve asked myself this question many times over the past few years, as I was juggling freelance work, building a business, advancing personal projects, having a relationship, and taking care of my body, health, and family commitments.
If you’re looking for an easy answer, a “hack,” a routine, I’ve got bad news for you. Daily routines won’t save you.
Seth Godin says, “If you have a typical day, you’ve got a problem.” In my experience, striving for an “ideal day” turns life into a straightjacket and kills creativity.
But whenever I’ve achieved anything in life, it was because I carved the time from each day, like a sculptor carves a marble block. I learned that we wouldn't get ahead unless we proactively make time for things that matter to us.
