Down Time

The more I have been learning about successful people the more it has struck me how they use their time. Obviously they use their work time efficiently, but I have been learning that the people I admire the most are intentional about their down time too.

When they have down time they use it for maximum affect. They might veg out in front of the TV occasionally, but more often then not, when they are resting, they are actively resting. Down time isn't just not working time. They seek to remove external stimuli (especially raw entertainment) and rest.

There is purpose to their time both in work and in rest. By doing that they avoid that muddy middle where it isn't very restful, but it isn't productive either. By being purposeful about spending their time they get a lot more work and rest.

I believe how you spend your down time really says a lot about you as a person. I know it does about me. Unfortunately it often isn't very flattering. But part of being intentional is being honest about who and where you are so that you can take meaningful action to get better.

How do you spend your time when you aren't working? What do you think that says about your priorities and the kind of person you are?