Before Breakfast

Second Cup: Time is what you make of it

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Sep 6, 2025
Discover how to take charge of your time by reflecting on your values and choices. Learn to track how hours are spent to celebrate successes and pinpoint areas needing change. Empower yourself with practical insights on making meaningful decisions that lead to a more fulfilling life. Embrace time management strategies for a proactive approach to daily routines.
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ADVICE

Start Simple With Time Tracking

  • Track your time by checking in three to four times per day and recording what you did since the last check-in.
  • Use whichever method is easiest to stick with: a spreadsheet, an app, or a notebook.
INSIGHT

Choice Exists Even In Constrained Time

  • Even within real life limits we have meaningful choices about how to use our time.
  • Small shifts (e.g., reading instead of scrolling) can create hours of reclaimed attention.
ANECDOTE

Practical Family Examples

  • Laura describes choosing activities with her children to create evening fun or weekend adventure.
  • She contrasts sitting bored at an activity with proactively bringing a library book to read instead of scrolling.
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