Some say you can’t manage your time, you can only manage your activities. While the semantics between managing time and managing activities may be similar, the result often indicates what we value the most.
If you say you don’t have time to do something, that is a false statement because we will always have time. It’s just not our first concern. If you say I don’t read books because I’m so busy and I don’t have time, what that actually means is that reading is not your priority. Quadrant II activities should be a priority.
Here are my Quadrant II activities
Daily:
Read the Bible
Pray and have my quiet time
Spend alone time with my wife and kids
Weekly:
Date day with my wife
Planning Schedule
Read one book a week
Write blogs
Listen to podcasts
Study and practice speaking
Exercise
Bible Study (I am leading three every week)
Monthly:
Attend a seminar related to my work or interest
Writing a book
Developing training materials
Network with new people
Mentoring staff and people
Seek mentors I can learn from
Speaking Engagements to influence the workplace
Quarterly:
Travel
Family Reunions
