DO SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS INCREASE TIME PRESSURE OR RELIEVE IT?
We are all aware of the technology around us, how we are making use of it and how we are managing our time with it. The question goes "Do smartphones and tablets increase time pressure or relieve it? The answer depends on how these tools are being used.
Thomas Edison says ; "Time is really the only capital that any human being has and the thing that he can least afford to waste or lose."
Technology is being used almost everywhere, on highway, kitchen, bathroom, market and so many more but the most used place is at work and at home.
At Work
Mobile devices can give workers more flexibility in choosing when and where to work. But they can also make work more stressful by creating the expectation that workers will be available at almost any hour of the day or night
At Home
Cell phones may reduce time pressure by making it easier for families to coordinate their activities. However, these devices can also intrude on family time.
Studies indicate that children who have to compete with devices for a parent's attention may become frustrated and prone to behavioral problems.
How Do We Reduce Time Pressure?
1. Clarify Your Values And Goals.
It is normal to want a measure of financial security. But how much money is enough? What constitutes success? Is it measured merely by income or material assets? Conversely, having too much rest or recreation can also increase time pressure.
An entrepreneur says; "My Wife and I took a hard look at our life and decided to simplify it. We made a chart that showed our current situation and our new goals. We discussed the effects of past decisions and what we would need to do to reach our goals."
In conclusion, you need to clarify your values and goals on what is your time pressure.
2. Reduce The Influence Of Comsumer Culture.
Advertising can fuel the desire of the eyes which we need to control, pushing a person to work a long hours or to indulge in excessive or costly recreation. True, you may not be able to avoid ads. But you can limit your exposure to them. You can also carefully consider what you actually need.
Keep in mind, too, the power that your associates can have on you. If they avidly pursue material things or if they measure success in material terms, you may be wise to seek out friends who have better priorities. I always believe in the words that says "The one walking with wise will become wise." which i believe was right.
3. Set Limits On Work
Speak to your employer about your work and your priorities. And do not feel guilty about having a life away from your job. The book Work to Live says; "Those who put up boundaries between the job and home or take vacations find one consistent revelation; there is no apocalypse while you are gone."
The entrepreneur, quoted earlier, was financially comfortable, so he decided to reduce his working hours. "I talked with my family and suggested that we simplify our lifestyle," he said. "Then we gradually took steps to do so. I also approached my employer with a proposal to work fewer days each week, and he agreed."
4. Make Family The High Priority.
Husband and wives need to spend time together, and children need time with their parents. So avoid trying to match the pace of other family who are constantly on the go. "Declare some downtime," the entrepreneur suggests "and drop things that have a lower priority."
When your family is together, do not let television, cell phones, or other devices isolate yourself from one another. Share at least one meal together each day and use mealtimes to talk as a family. When parents heed that simple advice, their children enjoy greater well-being and do better at school.
In conclusion, ask yourself :
- What do I want out of life?
- What do I want for my family?
If you desire a happier and more meaningful life, set priorities that reflect the wisdom.
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