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Now that you have completed both views of your time, what do you notice? Here are some specific questions to ask about your results:

1. When you look at the categories you chose for the “as is” pie chart, is anything missing? Some of our seminar participants have been a bit embarrassed to admit that time with their spouse or partner didn’t show up on either chart! Many people notice with interest that sleep was not on their first chart.

2. Which slices of your pie are too small? Maybe it’s time with friends or time for you. How much time would you need to add to each of these slices to enjoy the benefits?

3. Are there any chunks of time on your “as is” chart that feel like they are too big? Some people look at the significant amount of time they spend on something like home maintenance and make the decision to hire a housecleaner or someone to mow the lawn. At the same time, other people find joy and great satisfaction in caring for their home and/or yard.

4. Looking at your “utopia” chart, what new categories did you add and which “as is” categories did you expand or contract? The utopian chart isn’t just in case you win the lottery — you can take some steps to get your “as is” chart to look more like the utopian version. Making even small changes will feel great. For example, if your utopian chart has time to exercise but your “as is” chart is missing it altogether, look for ways to add a small slice of exercise to your day. If two things like exercise and time with friends are both missing, perhaps you can find some creative ways to combine them.

The overall goal is to be honest with yourself about where you want to be spending your time. After all, you only get one life!