awareness /əˈwernəs/ (осознание) | If you want to change anything, the first step is awareness. / Increasing awareness of time usage can lead to better habits.
gain insight /ɡeɪn ˈɪnsaɪt/ (получить понимание) | The goal of collecting data is to gain insight into your current lifestyle. / By tracking your activities, you can gain insight into how you spend your time.
net time /nɛt taɪm/ (чистое время) | I decided to measure how much net time I spent on my top 3 goals. / Focusing on net time helps to eliminate distractions.
stopwatch /ˈstɑːpwɑːtʃ/ (секундомер) | I recorded the time using a stopwatch. / A stopwatch is essential for accurately tracking time spent on tasks.
ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjələs/ (нелепый) | I found that it was less than 2 hours! That was ridiculous! / It's ridiculous to think I was being productive when I was actually wasting so much time.
predefined /ˌpriːdɪˈfaɪnd/ (предопределенный) | I do nothing except my predefined work. / Having a predefined schedule helps to stay focused.
vital /ˈvaɪtl/ (жизненно важный) | I do nothing except my Most Vital Priority. / Identifying your vital tasks can help optimize your time management.
reasonable /ˈriːzənəbl/ (разумный, резонный) | I rest for 30 minutes, which is reasonable and enough. / Setting reasonable goals is key to sustainable progress.
average /ˈævərɪdʒ/ (средний) | If you currently spend 2 hours a day on average on your top goals... / The average time spent on productive tasks can be increased gradually.
lofty /ˈlɔːfti/ (возвышенный) | This type of goal-setting is more reasonable because it’s based on your past performance, not just lofty expectations. / Lofty goals can be motivating, but they should be realistic.
expectations /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/ (ожидания) | It’s better to measure backward, not forward, to meet realistic expectations. / Managing expectations is crucial for maintaining motivation.