“Instead of saying “I don’t have time” try saying “it’s not a priority,” and see how that feels. Often, that’s a perfectly adequate explanation. I have time to iron my sheets, I just don’t want to. But other things are harder. Try it: “I’m not going to edit your résumé, sweetie, because it’s not a priority.” “I don’t go to the doctor because my health is not a priority.” If these phrases don’t sit well, that’s the point. Changing our language reminds us that time is a choice. If we don’t like how we’re spending an hour, we can choose differently.”
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Wall Street Journal Article on being busy (via thosehearts)
Funny I was thinking about this very phrasing after trying to track down various administrators. Maybe I’ll forward them this article. Maybe we could all stand to be more honest in Washington.
(via vanilla-smiles)
