just while away.

Hi, would just like to share a thought.

I've realized that at times I avoid doing somethings cos I don't want to 'waste' precious time doing small things like maybe decorating my blog/ creating a blog/ writing other things or basically anything (could be anything ranging from surfing the net, browsing through facebook or random blogs, shopping online, listening to music, playing games or streaming movies off the net) that may be deemed unnecessary or a waste of time. But I've realised that the more of these things you avoid doesn't necessarily mean that you're using your time more efficiently. In fact, on the contrary, I think doing more of these small little "insignificant" things ensure that you're more fully occupied and pushed to make better use of the time that's remaining. Also, these things keep you sane because it means you're distributing your time between the 'serious' work stuff and other simpler things that can allow your mind to just while away.

This mix makes you a more balanced person. I mean think about it, even if you do avoid all these "inefficient" things, you'd end up being nothing more than a robot, no? One who's just crazily driven to maximise every single second for something more 'worthwhile' without realising that maybe sometimes, these inefficient things too, have value. The value to keep you sane, to keep you going and to keep fuelling your imagination. These things are necessary. So yes, let's not strike them off the list just yet or hastily categorize them as 'inefficient' and 'unnecessary' things to do.

That said, it is also important to note that acknowledging the value of these activities cannot and should not warrant us not to justify spending nearly half our lives whiling away. Its definitely also all about striking the right balance, though that begs the question of what then, is the right balance or mix? Hmm, think there's no one-size-fits-all formula or equation, its a subjective thing and your optimal balance of 'serious work' and 'play-time' can only come through experience. Adjust and see what your optimal balance is to achieve your end-goal (of cos, first you'll need to be clear too about what it is you want to achieve as your end-goal). :)

Ok, see, point proven. This entry alone holds testament to the value of just doing something "not-so-worthwhile" (i.e. blogging- at least blogging did fall under my list of "not-so-worthwhile" things to do). It has the power to translate one thought into a whole full-fledged topic. :)