It doesn't matter who you are, what your social status, your religion, your origin, or your financial condition. We all have the same time.
Time is a precious resource. It's the only thing we have that's the same, no matter who we are, what we do or where we live. Every day we have 24 hours, 60 minutes and 60 seconds.
But we don't all use our time the same way. Some people waste it by spending hours watching TV, surfing the internet or doing other activities that are not important. Other people use their time wisely, doing things that are important to them, that make them better people, and that contribute to the world.
The toothpick metaphor is an interesting and creative way to illustrate the importance of using time wisely. Imagine that time is a stick. Every day, you receive a new toothpick. What do you do with it?
Some people might throw away the straw. They waste their time doing things that are not important. Other people can use the stick to build something. They can use their time to achieve their goals, to learn new things or to help others.
What do you do with your toothpick? Do you waste it or use it to build something?
Time is a precious resource, and we must use it wisely.
This phrase is simple but powerful. She reminds us that time is a finite commodity, which we cannot recover. Therefore, it is important to use it wisely, doing things that are important to us.
When we use our time meaningfully in our lives, we are investing in our future. We are becoming better people, we are achieving our goals and we are contributing to the world.
This is an important question we should all ask ourselves. How are we using our time? Are we investing in our future or are we wasting it?
Have you ever stopped to think about whatHow many times will you see your parents throughout their lives?
Life expectancy in Brazil is 77.2 years, according to IBGE. Therefore, if you live far away and only see your parents at Christmas, you will see them once a year. Assuming you are 25 years old, you will probably see your parents 52 times in their lifetime.
This is if you don't consider the variables where you may be married with children and have to share visits to your parents with your wife, which will reduce to 23 times throughout their lives.
If you are short on money or busy with work, these expectations may drop even further.
Now imagine that you are 30 years old and go to the beach every 3 years, you will be able to see the sea 21 times throughout your life, if you take into account the life expectancy in Brazil of 77.2 years. Therefore, you will have 25 years to go to the beach. If you continue going to the beach every 3 years, you will soon only have 8 chances to see the sea in your lifetime.
Therefore, it is important to make the most of every opportunity you have to see the sea or see a loved one. Because all you will have are memories that will last forever in your heart.
As we said before, imagine that life gives you one straw a day, if you look back, what will you see? A pile of rotting toothpicks, left in piles, thrown out in the open? Or will you see a beautiful building, a palace organized by you? How you dispose of your daily toothpicks is what defines your current situation. Remember this.
Time is invincible! You can buy almost anything in the world, except time. Time makes you like Elon Musk, like Bill Gates, like anyone else.
They are all in an impossible race to win. Beat the action of time.
Fortunately, life is not about beating time, about winning infinite straws. But about how I'm going to invest these sticks, what I'm building with them is what matters in life.
A 20-year-old, for example, if he lives to be 90, will have the opportunity to witness approximately 25,550 sunsets. In this course of time, he will be able to witness about 71 summers during this period. Stop for a minute and reflect on how short it is to count to 71, that's right, you'll do it in one minute and eleven seconds.
If you are 40 years old, and consider the Brazilian life expectancy of 77 years, think that you would see around 37 springs. If you go to the beach every 3 years, you would only have 12 opportunities to see the sea. If you live far away from a loved one, and see them every two to years, you would only have 18 opportunities to hug again.
So, stop taking your life on automatic. Stop giving importance to superficial things. How much time have you spent looking at your cell phone, ignoring your children, your husband, your wife, your parents?
How often do you prioritize your work over valuable and precious moments with your children?
Consider that from birth, you will be able to give approximately 6,570 hugs by the time your child leaves home to go to college. This seems like a lot, but if the child was 10 years old, you would have approximately 2,920 days to give hugs before this time. If the child is 14 years old, you would have approximately 1,460 days to give hugs, and remember that there will come a day when it will be your last hug.
Have you thought? How many friends shook hands for the last time, said one last goodbye, how many didn't play one last football match together, laughed together for the last time. How many people said goodbye to each other without realizing it was the last time.
How many, if they had known it would be the last time, would not have created a lasting memory, would not have dedicated themselves to a farewell worthy of the occasion.
That's what we're talking about. About prioritizing: Dedicating your time to the things that are most important to you.
To do this, it's important to first identify what's important to you. What are your goals? What are your values? What are the things that make you happy?
Once you identify what is important to you, you can begin to prioritize your tasks and activities. This means deciding which things are most important and which things can wait.
For example, you might make more of an effort to fold your chopsticks by scheduling your parents to visit you or you visiting your parents more often. You can plan to visit more places on your vacation. You can better choose how to distribute your full attention, building memories with your family.
When you get older, money won't make much difference to you, you won't have the health to enjoy it anymore. You will be tired and weighed down by age and all you will want is to have loved ones around you. And you won't be able to have these loved ones and friends around you if you don't worry now about what you're building for the future. Are you focusing on things that deteriorate, like fame, professional success, ambition? Or are you focusing on people who are important to your life?
Or, if you have a goal of spending more time with your family, you can prioritize your family activities. You can set aside time to have dinner with the family, do activities together, or just talk.
Prioritizing your time is an important way to ensure you are using your time as effectively as possible. When you prioritize, you're focusing on the things that are most important to you, and this can help you achieve your goals and live a fuller life.
Sort your tasks and activities by importance. What are the things that need to be done first? What are the things you can expect?
Create a plan to prioritize your time. This will help you stay on track.
It's important to be flexible with your list of priorities. Things change, so you may need to adjust your priorities from time to time.
Learn where to stack your daily toothpick.
Another important point is learning to say no.
Saying no is an important skill for anyone who wants to use their time wisely. It's important to know how to say no to things that aren't important to you so that you can have more time for the things that are important.
I know it can be difficult, especially if you are a person who likes to help others. However, it is important to remember that you cannot help everyone at the expense of yourself. You need to take care of yourself and your own needs before you can help others.
Try to be honest with yourself about what's important to you. What are your priorities? What are your goals? When you know what's important to you, it will be easier to say no to things that don't align with your priorities.
Start with small things and gradually increase, learning to say no is a maturing process. For example, if you received an invitation out of politeness from someone who wouldn't even care about your presence, why would you waste your time at an event where they don't care if you go or not?
Learn to be firm but polite. You don't need to feel guilty about saying no.
You don't need to feel bad, because you considered that a friend doesn't usually pay back what he borrows and felt that it was better to save your money to invest in your own family. There are people who get used to exploiting our goodwill and count on us to solve their problems. And you do it without realizing it.
You can simply say something like, "Thanks for thinking of me, but I can't help you this time."
Or even, "Thank you for the invitation, but I have another commitment."
"I'd love to help, but I'm really busy at the moment."
"I'm not sure I can do that, but I'll think about it and get back to you."
Saying no may be difficult at first, but it's an important skill that can help you use your time more wisely.
Saying no doesn't mean you're a bad person. It simply means that you are putting your own needs first in a situation where someone else may be taking advantage of your good heart.
Obviously we won't be selfish and individualistic, sometimes it doesn't hurt to help a neighbor with a repair. Take some time to visit a friend who invited us.
By learning to say no, you will be taking an important step toward using your time more wisely and effectively.
Take breaks.
Taking regular breaks is important to rest and relax so you can be productive. When we are working or studying for long periods of time, our brain starts to get tired and lose concentration. This can lead to mistakes, increased stress, and decreased productivity.
Regular breaks can help improve concentration and attention; reduce stress and anxiety; increase creativity and productivity.
The frequency and length of breaks you need to take depend on your activities and energy level. However, most people benefit from taking 5 to 10 minute breaks every 25 to 30 minutes of work or study.
During your breaks, it's important to do something that helps you relax and refocus: you can go for a walk or stretch; listen to music; have a healthy snack; talk to a friend or family member.
Taking regular breaks is a simple and effective way to improve your productivity and well-being. Try taking breaks throughout the day and see how they can help you feel better and be more productive.
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