Rewind: $86,400 Per Day

I originally wrote this article back in March, and today, it was on my mind. So I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to revisit this hypothetical and remind you to really think about how you’re spending your time in life.

Imagine this. Everyday, you wake up with the potential to have $86,400 deposited into your bank account at the end of the day. That’s one dollar for every second of the day.

Here’s the catch. Throughout the day, money is either subtracted or added to the deposit amount based on your actions. For every second you spend doing productive things that move you closer to creating the life you want, $1 is added to the deposit amount. For every second you spend taking no action to pursue creating the life you want, $1 is deducted from the deposit amount.

How much money would be deposited into your account at the end of every day?

Every second we spend in life either adds value or costs us something valuable.

Doing things like spending time with our families, exercising, or starting a business are all things that add value to our lives.

When we waste time complaining, procrastinating, or allowing fear to stop us from doing the things we dream of doing, it costs us dearly.

If the $86,400 hypothetical were real, how would you spend your day? Would you spend it pursuing the things you love? Would you be more careful about managing your time and making time for the things that are most important to you? I know I would.

Time management is a crucial skill when it comes to taking action toward your goals.

Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your day:

  1. Set goals and keep them in mind throughout the day.
  2. Be honest about how you spend your time. Ask yourself whether significant amounts of your time are being spent doing things that add to your bank account (of life) or subtract from it.
  3. Prioritize your day based on what’s most important to you.
  4. Use a planner to map out your day and set alarms to stay organized and efficient.
  5. Schedule tasks based on the time of day they are easiest to get done. For instance, if a particular task is easiest early in the morning because you’re more energetic or because the kids are at school, adjust your day so that you can do that task early mornings.
  6. Focus. Turn off phones, televisions, and anything else that distracts you from making progress.
  7. Have fun. The number one thing you should be in life is happy, so try not to work yourself crazy. It’s okay to have down time; in fact, it’s absolutely necessary for your personal health.

Try these tips and shoot me a message on Instagram or Facebook to let me know how they work for you.

Also, if you know someone who might enjoy this episode, please share it with them. And listen to my podcast, Master Your Mission, for daily motivation and inspiration to pursue your dreams.

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