Lose An Hour, Gain An Hour

The clocks have just changed here in the UK. We’ve lost an hour as we switch to British Summer Time. It’s darker in the mornings (although it was already light enough at 6.30am) but lighter in the evenings, which gives a whole new feel to the end of the day.

How would you feel if you lost an hour every day? What would you do if you gained an extra hour in each and every day – and not just once a year? Do you feel as if you’d really like an extra hour every day and what would you want to do with that extra hour?

When I’ve asked this question before, most people say that they’d use it to exercise or sleep. Something most busy people find they don’t have time for – to exercise regularly or to get enough sleep. Well, why not find that extra hour starting from today?

It doesn’t have to be an hour every day but perhaps start with a couple of hours each week. Take a look at how you currently spend your time and see if there are certain activities or times when you’re easily distracted or less productive. Could you fit more into one part of your day to free up some time in another part – perhaps at the beginning or end of the day?

You probably lose an hour every day but don’t really notice it, as you either rush from one thing to the next or get distracted or waste time on unimportant activities.

Set aside one hour to do exactly what you need to do – whether that’s to be totally focused on one task, to use it to exercise or to go to bed earlier.

Once the time is gone, you can never get it back so use your time efficiently and productively – don’t waste it.