Time is a vessel of sand of unknown dimensions of which a continuous stream escapes.

No one knows exactly how much time they have left to live. You could die today or in a hundred years. It is a factor that can never be known, as result it becomes irrelevant, as any amount of time is precious in itself. It is up to us to use our time wisely, productively and in a way that is the most fulfilling.

With this premise firmly in our minds here are some simple points that should help you use time in a more beneficial way.

• Never say “I am bored”. A bored person is a boring person. There is a universe out there to discover of which the tiniest fraction is enough to satisfy a lifetime of inquisitiveness.

• Watch Less Television. It is easy to spend hours on end watching the TV, because it provides us with a continuous stream of stimulation without the need to expend any energy. However it is a stimulus that keeps us inactive and mentally passive. TV is not bad. In fact it is the modern day “fire gazing” that can help us relax and wind down at the end of the day. However, the truth is simply most people waste way too much time watching TV.

• Be more creative. Try to take time out each day to create something. Your choice is limitless. Here are a view ideas to get you started:

Write:

• An article.

• A Diary

• That book, you have been keeping off for years. It is not going to write itself. Go get a pen write now!

Draw:

• A New Invention

• Your Dog

• Your Ideal Home

Paint:

• Your Thoughts

• Yourself

• Anything

Expand your Worldly Knowledge. Aim to learn about something new each day in the world around you. ‘What is happening in Sudan?’ It is not about becoming an expert or continuously watching the news. Rather it is about getting in touch with what is happening in the rest of the world. About seeing the bigger picture so that you can see that what you thought was a major issue is in fact highly insignificant when compared with what others have to endure.