MAKE MORE MONEY, HAVE MORE TIME, & FEEL AMAZING: Part 1

• Tweet

• Tweet

Categories: life, time management

”Time is money says the proverb, but turn it around and you get a precious truth. Money is time. ” George Gissing

The British novelist turns around the well known Ben Franklin quote “time is money,” and creates another truth. Believe it; if you have more money, then you can buy more time. More money also affords less stress, more freedom, and more options. A larger net worth frees one from the daily worry of having the resources to meet your expenses. And you can hire out to do the “yucky jobs,”

This article attacks ways to increase wealth, time, and overall contentment. Today, Part 1 tackles “Have More Time & Feel Amazing.” In a few days, Part 2 will reveal “How to Make More Money.”  

Ask yourself, could you do with a bit more money, time, and life satisfaction?

MAIN TOPIC: 3 Secrets to Increased Joy and More Time

Create life satisfaction, now. Take a minute to really focus on each point.

1. Be in the moment-What does this mean anyway? If you are truly paying attention to every activity in which you participate, then you are in the moment. It means while you are at work, your mind is not at home, and vice versa. This turns EVERY ACTIVITY INTO A CALMING EXPERIENCE. By focusing on the moment, you are avoiding worry, fear, and anxiety. Cleaning out the garage or paying bills can become relaxing when you are fully engaged in the task! When your mind drifts away, gently, bring it back. PRACTICE and it will get easier.

2. Is this activity giving me enough value for the time I am spending? Whatever activity you undertake is an implicit decision NOT TO DO SOMETHING ELSE. Make a conscious decision about how to spend your time. I am a morning person. I deliberately perform the activities that require the most mental and physical energy earlier in the day. That way, I use my highest energy time most efficiently.

Ask yourself this question every time you undertake any activity and you will learn to focus on your “highest value” activities.

Am I getting ENOUGH, fun, education, cash, relaxation, entertainment, or____________ (you decide) for the time I am spending on the given activity? You decide what activity is the BEST USE OF YOUR TIME AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. Then, DIVE IN with all of your mental and physical resources.

3.  Did I incorporate lots of breaks into my work/activity? The research from one of my favorite books, Managing Your Mind; The Mental Fitness Guide by Butler and Hope informs that our effectiveness drops significantly if we work too long without a break. WOW, it’s kind of counterintuitive to think that more breaks leads to greater efficiency. In fact, work 20-40 minutes and then take a break. You will keep your mind fresh and get lots more done in less time! I practiced this tactic extensively one day with amazing results.

Practice these 3 steps, live more efficiently, and feel great.

Fine, you say, thanks for the efficiency tips: Where is the cash in this article?

 The MAKE MORE MONEY part of this series comes next. Stop back in a day or two for Part 2 and learn specific steps to increase your wealth.

ACTION STEPS:

Get a notebook and label it: “(your name) Personal Finance” and keep it by the computer. Use it to keep all of your personal finance goals, thoughts, activities, and plans.

1. Start by being in the moment right now. When your mind starts to wander, bring it back into the present.
2. Prepare for Part 2 with this Zen Habits article about finding your passion. If you do what you love, making money isn’t work, it’s fun.

RELATED ARTICLES YOU MIGHT ENJOY:

From BarbaraFriedbergPersonalFinance

Do you Need a Rolex Watch?

Are the Wealthy Really Happier?

Are you Already Rich-Part 1?

Are you Already Rich-Part 2?

Credit: Photo courtesy of Mariko