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Time!

“People are frugal in guarding their personal property; but as soon as it comes to squandering time they are most wasteful of the one thing in which it is right to be stingy.” 

-- Seneca


Time is precious, but let’s be real—sometimes we just need to relax and scroll through Instagram reels or YouTube shorts after a long day. It’s totally fine to take breaks! The problem comes when that mindless scrolling takes over. On the flip side, we don’t want to push ourselves into toxic productivity either. 

The key is balance—finding that sweet spot between work and rest. Every now and then, check in with yourself: How much time are you using productively, and how much is slipping away? Time, once lost, is gone forever—so let’s make sure we use it in ways that truly count!

Reflection: How much time did you spend productively today, and how much time did you waste?

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