A common refrain to avoid commitment: ‘I don’t have the
time!’ However, it is necessary to examine the real reason. It could be a
genuine case of having other priorities. But, more often than not it is about
attitude, belief or plain skill.
Some of us have an attitudinal issue. We are reluctant to
take on additional responsibilities. We may be disinterested or plain lazy. The
rationale behind the approach has to be identified and tackled appropriately.
Some of us may have a belief burden that we actually don’t
have the time. We may be thinking that we are less privileged compared to
others. Surely, this is not true. Everyone has the same amount of time to a
day. Not a second less or more.
Eventually it is about recognising that managing time is
a skill. We have to plan and schedule priorities in terms of importance as well
as urgency. We must estimate and budget time and use it as required.
But the key is to lead a full life involving in varied
interests: self, family, career, community… in fact, those who involve in a
good work-life balance find the time to do maximum tasks on their list. But those
who needlessly complain that, ‘I have no time’ avoid measuring up to their full
potential.
No time? Surely,
this is not true…
Living a full life
is not only for few!
~ Pravin K. Sabnis
