I got this quote off of one of my favorite blogs zenhabits.net. This is a topic that sort of hits home to me, as a Project Manager. I am constantly updating Google calendars, appointments, making sure every task is completed on time, and updating schedules. This can be very tedious at times, but its needed so all of the projects and meetings run smoothly.
However, its outside of the office that the constant calendar and time checking can cause unnecessary stress and put strain on your relationships. Who wants to be friends with someone who has to pencil them into their Planner? When you get so wrapped up in planning your days and nights down to the very last minute, you often fail to really appreciate what you are doing and who you are with.
If you are a constant time-checker, I have a challenge for you: Find a day (probably a Saturday or Sunday) where you don’t have anything planned and do anything you want without looking at the clock, phone or calendar. It might seem weird at first without the comfort of knowing exactly what the time is or what your next plan is. However, you just might end up loving your stress-free day with only spur of the moment plans to excite you! And your sure to be a better friend and family member, without the blackberry and clock distracting you from important conversations.
