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The Illusion of Not Enough
Do you ever have that feeling of not having enough time? Of course you do. I think we’re all pretty familiar with feeling like you don’t have enough time to do all the things you want to. I’m sure you’re also familiar with the anxiety that comes along with feeling like you won’t finish a task in time. For me, if I get up a little late in the morning, I can let it ruin my whole day, because I already feel behind. I use this fear of time fleeting to remain out of focus on my task at hand and let time slip away.
Time As A Mindset
Why is it that sometimes an hour can go by in what feels like a second, and other times, an eternity? When you do something you don’t want to, time creeps by. So this means that time is really dependent on our mindset, on how we feel about what we are doing. Just like when I wake up late and feel behind, it’s a story I’m telling myself about time. If I took a moment to collect myself and not believe this feeling, I can get ahold of time, and my day. But how can I shake that feeling?
3 Strategies to Overcome the “Running Out of Time” Feeling
Mindfulness:
Practice being present. When you focus on what you can do right now rather than what’s coming later, you’re less likely to be stuck in that anxious loop. Simple techniques like breathing, noticing what’s around you, meditating, can help you to be more mindful about time.Patience:
Growth takes time! Social media makes success look instantaneous, but most achievements are the result of years of effort. Being patient helps to ease the pressure of trying to be “there” now, and lets you enjoy the process.Einstein Time:
What you believe about time, changes your experience of it. If you feel rushed, time contracts. If you believe you have enough, you’ll use it more productively and it expands. This “Einstein time” perspective, inspired by Gay Hendricks’ book The Big Leap, helps shift your approach to time and productivity.
Final Encouragement
Being in the present moment can help you not feel like you have enough time. The running out of time feeling, feels real, but is really an illusion of your mind. Don’t let your mindset cut you off from doing the things you want to accomplish. Let’s all keep working towards our purpose, one present moment at a time!
Let me know how you feel about time in the comments!
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