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“It's so easy to get caught up in doing and achieving that we often neglect to make time to be with the people we care about most.” quote by Donna Smallin
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“It's so easy to get caught up in doing and achieving that we often neglect to make time to be with the people we care about most.”

Donna Smallin

About This Quote

Source Article: The New York Times, “The Time Crisis”, 2018

Prioritizing tasks often crowds out relationships, leading to regret.

In simple terms: We ignore loved ones when busy.

Key Takeaway

Schedule time for people.

Themes

relationships balance time management

Mood

thoughtful urgent

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • weekly check‑ins
  • vacations

Key Concepts

sociology well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • What relationships are you neglecting?
  • How can you protect personal time?
A Different Perspective

Balancing may reduce productivity.

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