Monday, September 22, 2008

time time time.

how many of you have wished for 25 hours a day? haha. like just one hour extra so that you can relax, take a longer shower, say a longer prayer, read an extra chapter and snooze that little bit longer.

sounds good eh?

not gonna happen. sadly.

so i want to tell you how to get an extra hour everyday.

by not wasting time. easier said than done? its actually really easy.

1. call instead of send super long text messages or letting messages bounce back and forth and back and forth. saves ALOT of time. so instead of discussing things over sms, just make the phone call and it will save everyone alot of time. AND i know many of us like to chat over sms. haha. i also like, but i cut down and only when im like on the bus, or like walking from place to place do i reply these chat things. instead of interrupting my work to reply. so i can finish my work faster!

2. learn to do things the fast way. eg. instead of wearing your shoes by taking out the laces all the time, leave the laces slightly loose so you can just slip your foot in, but tight enough so its still snug. works for me, i still do it. or even things like typing on the computer. develop good typing skills! helps alot.

3. dont watch tv. thats right! you heard me, dont watch tv! tv is most of the time junk seriously. hardly any value in watching it. pick up some other "relax" activity instead! like playing an instrument or exercising. you will feel like you used your day more wisely.

4. dont watch tv, and DONT pick up another relax activity if you already have a relax activity. basically, do what you gotta do first.

5. if you take public transport home everyday and it takes REALLY long, you may want to look or ask around if anybody's parents give them a lift home everyday or something. and maybe you can take a lift to somewhere nearer home. most parents dont mind (:

6. if you're on the train, or bus, you can do plenty! read your notes, read a book (if you dont get a headache) talk with your bus buddy about something meaningful.

7. during reccess, WAIT for the queue to subside. while waiting, you can do your homework or talk with your friends about something meaningful. that way, you dont spend so much time waiting in the queue. only risk is, you gotta time it such that you wont be late for lesson.

8. during lessons, PAY FULL ATTENTION. so that you dont have to RE LEARN the whole thing again on your own. that way, when you pay full attention, you can ask the teacher questions without fearing her scolding you for not paying attention.

9. make sure you know where things are in your room. so that you dont waste time looking for them. use labels, organisers, and what not. i tend to waste ALOT of time looking for things.

9. learn to write fast and neat. this is really super important for exams, but in everyday school life, if you can write fast and neat, you'll save so much time! practice makes perfect.

10. by committing your time everyday to God. this way, you may have a clearer understanding on whats important to God and not important to God and hence, you can clear away some things on your schedule.

see. saving time is possible. but make sure, the time you save, you gotta use it wisely! sleep a little more if you get too little sleep, spend time with God if you dont already do so, spend time with family, read a christian book, listen to an audio sermon.

God wants us to be good stewards of our time. and i dont mind being extreme to get every second i can. precious time.