{"id":2696,"date":"2021-02-10T18:50:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T18:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/?p=2696"},"modified":"2021-02-10T18:50:06","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T18:50:06","slug":"tips-on-avoiding-time-wasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/tips-on-avoiding-time-wasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Avoiding Time Wasters: How to use Minutes for What&#8217;s Important"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today most people seem to be doing more and enjoying it less. A lot of time is wasted on activities that aren\u2019t productive, nor are they relaxing or enjoyable. While there are some have-to\u2019s in every life, cutting down on time wasters will allow for more enjoyable family and leisure minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone should have goals for this particular time in their life. These will vary from individual to individual and change as circumstances change, i.e., kids grow up. Goals are what should determine how time is spent. Below are a few time wasters and suggestions to overcome them.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Summary<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e6ae6f3a13f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e6ae6f3a13f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/tips-on-avoiding-time-wasters\/#time_wasters\" >Time Wasters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/tips-on-avoiding-time-wasters\/#tip_on_reducing_time_wasters\" >Tip on Reducing Time Wasters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/tips-on-avoiding-time-wasters\/#reduce_time_wasters_to_lead_a_fuller_life\" >Reduce Time Wasters to Lead a Fuller Life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"time_wasters\"><\/span>Time Wasters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology has come a long way, but its use can not only waste time, but it can also add to stress levels. For many, with cell phones, it is impossible to get away from work, even when relaxing at home. Learn to use technology to save time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Television<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cell and Telephones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overbooking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching for Something<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junk Mail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip_on_reducing_time_wasters\"><\/span>Tip on Reducing Time Wasters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people use the internet now, which can supply a treasure trove of information. However, it is straightforward to get sidetracked and spend endless minutes or hours surfing the web on interesting sites that seem to pop up. Many experts warn the internet can be a huge time-waster. This is true for both adults and children. Even if this qualifies as relaxation, beware and set limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The television is another device that can have valuable information, but most programming is not entertaining, and much of it is actually stressful. Again, be very selective in what you see and how much time is spent in front of it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home telephones mainly fall victim to advertising, even if you are on the Do-Not-Call List. Add the cell phone to the mix, and we often feel we can\u2019t have a minute\u2019s peace. Most all devices today are capable of letting you know the number or name of the person calling. If it isn\u2019t recognizable, it will be junk and shouldn\u2019t be answered in most cases. Devices can also set up to block numbers on repeat problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget there are only 24 hours in a day. Taking on too many tasks, no matter how worthy, causes stress and results in none of them receiving the attention they should. Learn to say \u201cNo,\u201d if schedules are already full or the request is not in line with present goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much time was spent this week searching for something? Try being more organized, so everything has a place, i.e., keys, and make it easy for everyone to put things where they belong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junk mail has become a major waste of time in the opening, reading, and disposing of it. Register with Direct Marketing Association to reduce junk mail by up to 80%. In The Complete Idiot\u2019s Guide to Organizing Your Life (The Penguin Group), Georgene Lockwood quoted John Lahr as saying, \u201cSociety drives people crazy with lust and calls it advertising.\u201d Also, be sure to indicate \u201cDo not share information\u201d on any form you fill out, such as a warranty card (usually not necessary anyway to be covered by warranty).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reduce_time_wasters_to_lead_a_fuller_life\"><\/span>Reduce Time Wasters to Lead a Fuller Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on present goals, new-found minutes could be spent with family, friends (nurture positive relationships), or just relaxing with a cup of tea and a good book.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today most people seem to be doing more and enjoying it less. A lot of time is wasted on activities that aren\u2019t productive, nor are they relaxing or enjoyable. While there are some have-to\u2019s in every life, cutting down on time wasters will allow for more enjoyable family and leisure minutes. 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