Do you ever feel like there isn't enough time in the day?

United States
August 19, 2010 7:45pm CST
I feel like there isn't enough time in the day to get everything I want to get done. I feel like my schedule is so jam packed. I mean, school starts in 2 weeks and so does my part time job. And I'm working on a website and trying to finish a novel with my boyfriend. And I wanted to learn henna tattooing and jewelry beading and I don't think I'll have the time. Do yoi ever feel like there isn't enough time in one day to do everything you want? What do you usually accomplish in one day?
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@mimeux (62)
• Philippines
20 Aug 10
Just don't over do it sis. Just seize the day. Enjoy every moment and let it take time. What's important is your priority in your life and then do the remaining for relaxing. Don't rush things but if you can multi-task then do it as long as it doesn't harm you. But always remember not to get too exhausted in things even though you have a lot of things to do. Always watch for your health so that you can do more. Have a good day ahead!
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• United States
20 Aug 10
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
• United States
20 Aug 10
Great words of wisdom Mimeux. It reminds me of my cousin who has a computer company where they are contracted with the Detroit water deparment. He also runs a two week camp for the kids in the summer. He is alwasy busy. Lately, (such as last night) I was shocked at how he is losing his memory. I talked to him Wednesday and he forgot what we discussed on Tuesday night. It scares me because he is younger than me and yet he has let his business ruin his health in his quest to get rich, which he has succeeded in doing.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
20 Aug 10
hi StephanieAnnC yes this month so far I am behind on earnings for septs internet bill and my friends here at Gold Crest want some time with me too so I play bingo with them then try to catch up on my mylotting and mysurvey.com too. not enough hours in any one day for me lately. lol and I am retired without a job any more and no children to raise yet 'still have more that I want to do in a day than I can get done. also have some writing on my autobiography too and keep putting that off.
• United States
20 Aug 10
Hatley, I see you do Mysurvey too. To me, that's one of the greatest survey sites.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
29 Aug 10
You are really busy. I agree. Days are just too short. I have a big house to clean and think I am going to do one chore each day but then I wake up with an aching back and sit here. Don't accomplish much in the house but eventually I get around to cleaning. I need more hours and more energy!
@aevans (255)
• Malaysia
26 Aug 10
Yes, i feel that there isn't enough time for me also. i need to settle all those assignment given in class, preparing for the coming test, some personal stuff and...it is really not enough time to settle all of them in time. what i did normally is sacrifices my sleeping time, i used to sleep very late when i have to finish something on time. i know this is not a good habit, wish that i can have better time management.
• Philippines
20 Oct 10
Yes, I have the same problem. I usually ran out of time. What I do to have a satisfying day though is to finish at least one or two significant items in a day. I try to focus on the work at hand and try to identify which should be prioritized and which needs to be done. Then I move on maintenance or things that are essential to do like exercises, healthy foods to eat or planning my daily activities. Right now I have 5 items or reports on my desk that I need to finish. I first check the deadlines and focus on one project at a time. With much focus, you will be able to finish it with a satisfactory and quality output. It would also require lesser time for rewrite or revisions. Thus, you save on time. Time management is only possible if you know your priorities.
• Philippines
20 Oct 10
Yes, I have the same problem. I usually ran out of time. What I do to have a satisfying day though is to finish at least one or two significant items in a day. I try to focus on the work at hand and try to identify which should be prioritized and which needs to be done. Then I move on maintenance or things that are essential to do like exercises, healthy foods to eat or planning my daily activities. Right now I have 5 items or reports on my desk that I need to finish. I first check the deadlines and focus on one project at a time. With much focus, you will be able to finish it with a satisfactory and quality output. It would also require lesser time for rewrite or revisions. Thus, you save on time. Time management is only possible if you know your priorities.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
20 Aug 10
There is never enough time! I am getting ready for fall craft shows and I need every hour I can get. I work full time so that cuts down on the time I have to do my own thing here at home....about 6 more hours a day would make me happy!
@celticeagle (159982)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Aug 10
When I was younger and had alot going on it did seem like there wasn't enough time in a day. Now my days merge and it doesn't really matter because I am retired and not really doing much. When I am having fun I never want it to stop and everyone go home. When things are going well it seems that way.
• United States
24 Aug 10
I feel that way all the time time goes by so fast sometimes and you wonder where did the time go?
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
24 Aug 10
I was just thinking this, today. It seems like I don't accomplish much in one day. I've been trying to come in to work earlier, and earlier so I could have a longer day, and hopefully accomplish more. But these days, it's more like firefighting everyday! And when I get home, I'm so mentally tired that I don't get to do the other things anymore.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
20 Aug 10
hell yeah..and right now i'm in a iniversity and it seemed like time passed by really fast..one moment it was morning and suddenly it'salready dark..so i have to manage my time wisely..well it's just that our time management is different...
• Philippines
20 Aug 10
Learn to do time management...i assure you there still time time for everythng.
@BigTips (304)
• China
20 Aug 10
Yes, I have such a feeling almost everyday. Although I have spared no time to do my job at hand, I still find it difficult to finish them on time. You see, these days, I am running several home based business online, which need me to spend all my time on promoting my products or services to others as soon as possible. At the same time, I am a memeber of many sites that help me earn money online, such as myLot, Kooday, etc, which also need much efforts. As a result, I have make the best of my time on everything that I want to do.
@Reneelao (223)
• Philippines
20 Aug 10
Times is precious and Time goes fast and you really wont realize it unless you're just sitting down and do nothing. For me, i have a lot things to do,and i make sure i had accomplished few of them. i would suggest that in everything you do, try to pray first and everything will fall to its places.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
20 Aug 10
Oh I hear you Stephanie, loud and clear..My son started school this week, but yesterday and today he is getting out 2 hours early due to the heat and humidity..(It is not that hot..) Then I have my housework and taking care of my puppies along with the neighbors dog. Then I also have school starting up Sept 9 and trying to get it together to see if we qualify for transportation, if not then I'll have to change my math class to another 4 credit class before the 27th. Then of course I can't give up my social networks site and have to respond to them as well as doing my own research on a couple things and rereading my story before I jump in and send off the query to an agent.. Wow that tired me out just typing away... So yeah, I could use another 7 hours in the day to rest and watch this movie I borrowed from the library..
@dodo19 (47133)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
20 Aug 10
Yes, there are certainly days, when I don't feel that there are enough hours in a day. But at the end of the day, there's not much any of us can do about having 26 hours in a day instead of 24. We just have make due with what we have and try to enjoy it as much as we can.
@bloemart (222)
• Philippines
20 Aug 10
Of course, i do feel the same thing. but I can't do everything in just one day sitting. the only thing we can do is do one thing at a time. we can never be Leonardo da vinci, Albert Einstein, but we can be ourselves. All we have to do is priorities. And learn new things buy discharging some undesirable habits that we have.
@akn1961 (1034)
• India
20 Aug 10
i feel day should be of 48 hrs and weak of 30 days and month of 365 days,and year of 1000day ,so that we can enjoy more ,and live more happily.
@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
20 Aug 10
Time is equal to everybody, just that we have to learn how to make the most out of it. There are so many things in life that needs out attention but not everything is top priority. Thus time is for us to decide, plan out what we are going to do. The only way to gain more time is to have better time management. Setting aside a period of time for certain things before moving on, regardless of we are able to finish or it. Because once we get too stresses out over trying to meet targets, we end up wasting more time.
• Philippines
20 Aug 10
Don't be "on a rush" to do all those things, dear. I think 24hrs/day IS ENOUGH already. Don't be in a hurry 'cause you could do all those things by managing your time wisely. Always remember, "FIRST THINGS FIRST". If you feel that all those things are important and should be done right now, it's pathetic, I THINK [?] Because you know what, I'm also like that sometimes. I am NOT JUST a student; I'm a daughter, a friend, etc. We have responsibilities in different aspects of life. And for me to cope that "CRAMMING THINGY", I always settle first my PRIORITIES esp. my studies. So, if I were you, don't be in a hurry. Just calm down. Be relaxed & believe in yourself. Everything will work out fine just as you want it to be. :)