Do Not Waste the Day
That is our big mistake... to think we look forward to death. Most of death is already gone. Whatever time has passed is owned by death.
— Seneca
Now that we spend most of our time at home, mornings blend into afternoons and afternoons into evenings. It often feels that we have more time, which conversely leads us to wasting time — time that we will never regain.
Social media has assaulted our attention even more.
What's the harm in watching half an hour of Youtube?
This person looks interesting, let's follow them on Twitter.
I wonder what my friend is up to, let's check her recent posts on Instagram.
This is no way to live.
You must demand better of yourself.
Every morning sit at your kitchen table, take out a pen and piece of paper, and schedule every single minute of your workday. As the day unfolds, keep this paper close and update it as needed.
When you are done work for the day, review this paper and celebrate both the incremental progress and total accomplishments. Save this paper in an organized folder or drawer. The next morning, repeat this practice.
On Friday, as your work week comes to a close, review the week's papers. You'll take pride in the progress that you've made on your responsibilities. This will encourage you to maintain this practice while allowing yourself to indulge in well-earned rest over the weekend.
The world may be under seige but that does not mean that you can excuse yourself from your commitments. Your efforts continue to be noticed. Do not waste the day.
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