The gift of time was given to us all by stay-at-home orders. It may have been a 30 minute commute each way (plus putting on pants time). Or, like in the case 3.3 million others, all of your time because you are now unemployed.  Watching my friends, family, and former coworkers adjust to this gift it is much like watching different people win the lottery.  Some blow their winnings right away and end up worse off then they were beforehand.  Others are paralyzed with fear so do nothing, and some embrace the gift, seize the opportunity and look at how to use the gift for good.

“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” William Penn

No more excuses!

As a business and personal coach I have worked with hundreds of people who say they want growth. The number one thing getting in their way?  You guessed it, time.  They want to be healthier, but they don’t have time.  They want to learn a new skill, but can’t find time.  In fact, lists of wants continue to grow and yet people do not.  “I’d love to read books, listen to podcasts, take a course, or even go back to school, but I can’t find the time”, they say.  Here it is.  The gift of time was given to you.  5 hours a week minimum. No more excuses!

“The way we spend our time defines who we are.” Jonathan Estrin

How will you reflect back on this time?  With pride of your accomplishments and contributions?  Yesterday was the best time to start. Today is a great time to start. Tomorrow . . . next week . . . .  Start small and build.  Small improvements over time are like compounded interest.  They grow into something large.

Staying at home as been difficult, certainly regret is worse.  Don’t let another moment pass.  This is your time.  Take that first step. You can do this.  Yes you can!