Everyone has the same amount of time each day. Choose to be intentional
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Excuse me sir, do you have the time?
Do you have a second?
There are 86,400 in a day. Can you spare a few to …
Say I love you.
Wink and smile at someone.
Get up and let someone else sit down.
Say I’m sorry.
Laugh.
Do you have a minute?
You have 1440 to use in a day can you spare a few to …
Hug someone.
Let someone else go first.
Put away the dishes or laundry.
Make the bed.
Leave a love note.
Do you have an hour?
Everyone gets 24 hours in a day. Can you set aside one to …
Call a loved one who is lonely or just wants to hear from you.
Volunteer.
Mow someone else’s lawn.
Run an errand for a friend or loved one.
Surprise someone with a visit or lunch date.
Everyone is given the same amount of time in the day. Choose to be intentional. Sprinkle your seconds, minutes, and hours with a bit of something lasting. Time is the one commodity we can never replace so invest in it wisely leaving no regrets.
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Photo: Flickr/Katsuhito Nojiri
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