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I don’t have time

If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?

I do not want to ban a word but a phrase! I do not have time! Have you heard people say how busy they were and missed things because they did not have time!

Ha, that means that was not their preferred activity. A preferred activity always gets done in the time.

My dad would say, even if a person doesn’t talk to you and says he was busy that means that they are not interested in talking to you!

Ok maybe that phrase “I do not have time” is just an excuse word and the world has accepted the poshness towards it!

Anyhow cleaning activities, physical exercises get pushed to the bottom of the list. It is not New Year and I did start a resolution two days back. Starting to add in two or three minute routine into my daily schedule! I am just going to keep adding these not so priority small tasks into my daily routine and I hope to make them part of my routine.

My young man lives off timer. I too need these two or three minute timers 🙂!

Good day all!

12 responses to “I don’t have time”

  1. aparnachillycupcakes Avatar
    aparnachillycupcakes

    I really have posted this in my family’s group 🫣🤭
    Let’s see what they say…

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Ha ha a message for family whatsapp group 😊

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      1. aparnachillycupcakes Avatar
        aparnachillycupcakes

        Yeah… that’s how we follow timeline 😬
        Just my son is not yet a part as he is still young 🤭

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      2. ganga1996 Avatar
        ganga1996

        😄

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      3. aparnachillycupcakes Avatar
        aparnachillycupcakes

        🤭

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  2. SRIKANTH Avatar
    SRIKANTH

    Love this! You’ve nailed it—”I don’t have time” really does mean “this wasn’t a priority for me.” It’s the ultimate socially acceptable excuse.

    Your two-to-three minute approach is brilliant. Small enough to not feel overwhelming, but consistent enough to actually build a habit. The timer idea from your young man is perfect—it makes it almost like a game.

    Start tiny. Win often. Build from there. You’ve got this! 💪⏱️

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thanks!

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  3. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    It’s interesting to see you still using timers with your son. We try to do the same with T as he needs that support.

    Totally agree around people making time – or not making time – around preferred activities and relationships. One of the lessons in growing older!

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Timer still curbs down his anxiety over waiting! In fact we switch on GPS even when we know the direction. I have so many alarms and timers on my phone! 😄

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  4. gc1963 Avatar
    gc1963

    Sometimes that phrase is an excuse to one’s own self.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      And we have given it a value.

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  5. Matthew Avatar
    Matthew

    I really appreciate how honest this is. It feels real — not preachy, just reflective.
    The part about your dad saying that “busy” can mean “not interested” hit me. It’s uncomfortable, but there’s truth in it. Time reveals what matters to us. We always make space for what we truly value.
    I also love that you didn’t just stop at the observation — you turned it inward. That’s rare. Instead of just criticizing the phrase “I don’t have time,” you’re actually adjusting your own habits. Starting with two or three minutes? That’s smart. That’s sustainable.
    Cleaning and exercise always seem to get pushed down the list because they don’t feel urgent. But they quietly shape our environment and our health. The fact that you’ve already started adding small routines says a lot about your mindset.
    It’s not about dramatic resolutions. It’s about quiet consistency.
    I genuinely respect that you’re choosing to build discipline in small, intentional ways instead of waiting for the “perfect time.” That’s how real change happens.

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