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I have learnt to value idle time over the last few years. I realized how privileged I am to have idle time. Many people are not that lucky - they have to work m

I have learnt to value idle time over the last few years. I realized how privileged I am to have idle time. Many people are not that lucky - they have to work multiple jobs just to put food on the table. They have no time and money to pursue hobbies. Few years ago I always used to feel that I should be doing something productive with my time. I still value productivity but now I also value idle time equally. It has made a big difference in contentment level in my life. I don't feel life is whizzing by while I am busy working. I literally stop to smell roses, watch the sunset, look at the night sky. It's great.

dorchadas 8y ago
That's honestly the main reason I'm still in my current job. I get plenty of idle time that I don't have to waste, and the pay (and benefits) are pretty good, even if I don't really like the job itself and the location. But, I'm also really of the mind that I should still be productive with every moment of my life; at least in so far as "productive" means "making money". That's simply because I just want to retire ASAIP, regardless of age. When it comes down to it, though, it still seems like I love the idle time more, and always choose it when I can (which is great that I'm able to)