Changing Your Relationship with Time: What if It Were Your Greatest Ally?

Stop fighting the passage of time. Learn to work with it for a richer, more peaceful life.

"I'm running out of time." "I don't have time." "Time flies."

We all know these phrases. They are part of our daily lives, like a muffled complaint, a battle we seem to constantly wage against an invisible force that eludes us. We see time as an adversary: the one that makes us age, that presses us, that takes away loved ones too quickly.

But what if we took a break? What if, for a moment, we stepped back and looked at time not as an enemy, but as a partner?

What if time wasn't what was taken from us, but what was given to us?

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Time, the Patient Gardener

When you look closely, the most beautiful things in our lives need time to flourish. Time is not only what fades, but above all, it is what makes us grow.

• Time Makes Us Grow: Our fruits and vegetables ripen over time. We learn over time. We develop, improve, and heal over time. Like a plant, our growth cannot happen instantly.

• Time That Connects: We have extraordinary encounters over time. Deep friendships and strong loves are woven together, thread by thread, season after season.

• Time Builds: We create unforgettable memories over time. These moments, etched in our memory, have the power to bring us back to the exact emotion of the moment, becoming inner treasures that nothing can take away.

Seen in this light, time is no longer a thief, but an artist. An ally that allows us to become, to connect, and to remember.

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The Art of Collaborating with Time: A Two-Pronged Strategy

Time is precious, so don't waste it. Enjoy every moment. But how can we do it in practice, beyond just saying it?

The key is to divide our time into two categories and approach them differently:

1. Optimize "Undergone" Time This refers to the time spent on daily tasks, "bread and butter" work, and chores. The goal here isn't to "live them fully," but to make them as efficient as possible to free up space for what really matters.

• Group similar tasks: Do all your errands at once, answer your emails in set slots.

• Use focus "sprints": Work intensely for 25 minutes without distraction, then take a 5-minute break.

• Create simple routines: A well-established morning or evening routine frees up an incredible mental load.

2. Sanctuarize "Chosen" Time This is the time you have freed up. It's time to go on an adventure, to meet people who inspire you, to live life to the fullest . For this, presence is the key.

• Disconnect to connect: Put down your phone. Be 100% present with your loved ones or in your activity.

• Don't wait for the "right time": The right time is now. Start that project, call that friend, start that book.

• Plan for fun: Give your hobbies and passions the same importance as a business meeting.

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The Ultimate Goal: Time to Become Yourself

I am a person who loves growth and improvement, whether it be on a personal, professional, or simply for fun. I deeply believe that there is always room for improvement and that each of us can become the best version of ourselves.

The goal of better time management isn't to become a productivity machine. The goal is to free up our most precious resource to invest in our own growth.

So, it's up to you to demystify the famous mysteries of "Can I still improve?" or "Can I save time?" The answer is yes. Go ahead, try, and you'll see that with willpower, you'll succeed.

Practice, Persevere, Optimize. Save time to enjoy it even more for You , and You alone. Because don't forget that you are Important, much more than you think. With time, you will realize it...

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Feel free to share your suggestions, questions, or even a daily task you'd like to save time on in the "Comments" section. As a team, we're sure to find a solution!

Sincerely,

Kevin Thibault Founder of Kallok's Arts