How to Find More Time in Your Life – Take “The Morning Test” ©

Three years ago I learned how to find more time in my life.  Dawn and the girls were in bed.  I was tired.  I had a long day at work.  It was almost 10:00p.m. and I was headed for the couch.  I needed to watch TV.  I had to “relax” before bedtime.  I deserved it.

And then the next morning I woke up tired.  I was so tired that I was already thinking about going to bed that night.  It was obvious that I needed more sleep.  Yet every night I “needed” to relax on the couch.  I lived this stay-up-late, wake-up-tired cycle for too long.  I never fully admitted the obvious connection between my choices at night and how I felt in the morning:  That is until I created “The Morning Test.”

The Morning Test

Here’s how The Morning Test works.  Every day for one week write down everything that you do at night.  Jot down what you eat for snacks, the TV shows you watch, the radio programs you listen to, the email you read, the sites you surf, and whatever else you may do.

Then immediately after waking up the next morning – and this is important – think about what you did the night before.  Think about everything you did that still makes you happy, and what you think was a waste of time.  Write it all down.

Do this for one week and see which activities are meaningful to you, and which ones you do by force of habit.  Here’s your opportunity:  Replace those less helpful habits with activities that are gratifying to you.

The Benefits

Why is this important?  It’s because we’re always wishing we had more time to do more of what we care about.  This exercise helps us to choose at night what will serve us well the next day, and it also helps us achieve the important goals in our life. 

 

This Week

Remember to take the Morning Test each day this week. You’ll soon find an opportunity to create more time for what you really care about. And, as a result, this could lead to an important and lasting change in your life.

Invite Your Family and Friends to Join You

And if you want your family or friends to join you on your journey, send this post along to them.  Have a great week, and let me know how it goes!

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Comments

[David J. Pollay]

Thanks Lil! We are making the world a better place every time we follow The Law of the Garbage Truck!

Thanks for the support!

Best to you,
David

[David J. Pollay]

Hi Lil,

I’m so glad our Monday Morning Momentum journey each week is making a difference. And good for you taking The Morning Test!

Best to you,

David

[Lil]

Hi David,
The "Morning Test" is a great guide in trying to lose those old habits. As has been said before: "It ain't easy." I'll keep trying, but I sure love those hours of solitude. Thanks for the help. MMM works great for me. Lil

[David J. Pollay]

Hi Aleja,

Great to hear from you! I'm so glad you're going to take the Morning Test this week! Let me know how it goes. And remember there are lots of us taking the test along with you: Know the support is there for you. And invite your family and friends to join you!

Stay in touch.

Best to you,

David

[Aleja]

Hey David,

I just want to say thanks for this Monday Morning Momentum you give us as a gift.

I'm sure I'll freak out by the end of the week reviewing "The Morning Test" jeje but I know is going to help me a lot, thanks again =)

[David J. Pollay]

Hi Intlxpatr!

We love having you! And that's why our Monday Morning Momentum mission is so important: You are not alone! I'm doing it too!

Let me know how it goes! Your effort will inspire the rest of us!

Best to you,

David

[Intlxpatr]

I love this blog! I am terrified of taking The Morning Test; do I really want to face up to all the time I waste? The quality of the garbage with which I feed my mind and soul? Yikes!

[David J. Pollay]

Thanks Max for the post!

I'll be rooting for you this week as you put The Morning Test into practice. Let me know how your week goes!

Best to you,

David

[Max]

Thanks David. I can't tell you how many times at night I have said to my wife, "Why did I waste so much time on a meaningless TV program?!" I can't wait to take the Morning Test. Max

[David J. Pollay]

Hi Lil,

Thanks for the great post! Please let me know how your week goes! I want to know what you keep (the best of your night owl ways) in your schedule and what you decide to change.

Best to you!

David

[David J. Pollay]

Thanks Abby for the post! I'm glad you relate! Have fun this week! I know it will make a difference.

Best to you,

David

[Lil]

I am a NIGHT OWL!! Oh, how I hate to give up the night hours, but I will follow your suggestions, and I know that I can accomplish so much more with a sufficient amount of sleep. I'll try the Morning Test tomorrow. Keep those great ideas coming. I love to do so many things. Thanks David, Lil

[Abby]

David,
This is fantastic! I have been in the same cycle you were in. I think I need to "relax" before bedtime. I will let you know how my week of the morning test goes!
Abby