I Don't Have Time! Set Your Priorities for Success

Rebecca Taylor-Bowman • 2 September 2024

Newsletter #6

Life for most of us is pretty busy and fast paced. We can have a lot going on and a lot of different priorities to juggle.

Most of us know the key things we need to incorporate for better Mental Health. Exercise, nutritious food, self-care, time with friends, meditation, mindfulness practice, fun and whatever else is important to you.

But I hear the same thing over and over (and of course, I say it too..!)

I. Don’t. Have. Time

My challenge to you this week, right this minute – is to open your smart phone and check your average screen time amount.

This number can be pretty confronting. It’s not unusual for people to have more than 5+ hours of screen time per day (and that is just from our phones). But even if your number is just a couple of hours, ask yourself how else could you be using that time?

Could you reallocate 10 minutes for some intuitive movement or exercise?

What about 10 minutes to sit in the sun with a cup of tea?

Could you spare 30 minutes to make yourself a nutritious lunch for tomorrow, so you are prepared before you go to work and don’t waste your money on crappy takeaway?

What value is screen time adding to your life? Maybe some of it is very intentional and joyful which is great. But maybe there are also hours of mindless scrolling that don’t serve you well, impact your sense of wellbeing and rob you of precious time.