Getting all worked up about things you can't control is another way to waste time. I can easily slide into this, and I have to always remind myself that not every battle is my battle. Here's a good example. I learned something yesterday about the high school my twins graduated from last year. In a nutshell, the principal does everything he can to quash school spirit, and this last one is something I cared about greatly during their senior year. I got mad; I wanted to send him an email; I wanted to write a letter to the editor.
Then, I took a deep breath and let it go. It's just not my fight anymore. I can use that energy for more positive things that directly affect my family. I won't take the 30 minutes or so I would use writing a letter to the local newspaper. For my life right now, that 30 minutes is better spent on something else.
See what I mean? Think about what you do all day. Chances are there are many moments that can be better spent on something more productive.
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