Make Time

Throughout my career, I’ve worked for companies with busy seasons and others that seemed to operate in a constant state of busyness. A common sentiment in these environments is that people feel too swamped to focus on becoming more efficient, improving their skills, or coaching their teams to grow.

Unfortunately, this mindset often spills over into life outside of work. Many of us carry that same “too busy” excuse into our personal lives, always putting off the things we know we should do to improve ourselves.

It’s natural to feel this way occasionally. But there’s a big difference between navigating a temporary surge in demands and allowing busyness to become a permanent state of being. When the busy stretches become endless, it’s critical to pause and carve out the time for what truly matters.

When you master the ability to carve out time, it becomes second nature. You begin to prioritize high-importance, low-urgency tasks—the things that often get overlooked but are key to long-term improvement.

This is where a systems and habits approach can make all the difference. By analyzing your routines, you can identify ways to create space for what’s important. As creatures of habit, we tend to follow familiar patterns every day. By intentionally shaping those patterns, you can reclaim your time and direct it toward meaningful progress.

Ask yourself: What is truly important to me? What goals or aspirations do I keep putting off because I “don’t have time”?

Instead of letting those priorities drift, flip the script. Add urgency by actively incorporating them into your daily life. Evaluate your actions and eliminate inefficiencies or time-wasters. This intentional process will help you build new patterns—ones that allow you to pursue what matters most.

When you make the effort to carve out time, you’ll be amazed at what becomes possible. The time is there—you just need to claim it.