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The essence of time
We are familiar with the concept of value for money, but are we as good at assessing ‘value for time’?
You’re going on a short break tomorrow. You still need to pack (don’t forget your walking boots!), check that you’ve got the travel insurance details, and the booking confirmation with the address, grab a few books in case it rains, your phone charger and whatnot. Before you leave, you have to put the rubbish out, make sure all windows and doors are locked, the heating is switched off… the list is endless. And to get there in good time, you really need to be on the road by 9.00 in the morning. How does this make you feel?
Are you filled with dread, almost wishing you never booked the damned trip in the first place, and will you be running around like the proverbial headless chicken? Or are you serenity personified, mentally making a realistic plan with a clear sequence in which to do everything you need to do, ready to leave the bed unmade if anything takes a bit longer than expected? Are you the person who is still frantically looking for their walking boots at 9.30, blaming the long list of things that needed doing for being late? Or the person who easily managed to tick off everything that matters, and who is ready to go at least 15 minutes early?
