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Nothing Day is almost upon us. The day, on January 16th, was brought to life by Harold Coffin. And, from what I understand, was a joke born out of all the useless commemorative days being established at the time. It sounds like something my Grandpa would have come up with. I can hear him sarcastically saying, "Well, if we are going to have a Bean Day, let's have a Nothing Day!" Anyways, just because it's Nothing Day doesn't mean you should do nothing and waste your time. If you already feel like you're wasting time, try to make Nothing Day your most productive day yet! Following are some quotes on wasting time that could help you do just that. Man Carrying Clock With Him in Nature 1. How To Stop Regretting Your Time Wasted Regret for wasted time …show more content…

Look in the mirror and tell yourself that regretting wasted time is just wasting time. Say it over and over until you are ready to get up and do something that is not wasteful. The more you repeat something to yourself as an affirmation, like this quote, the more you believe it, and soon you won't need to repeat this quote to yourself. Instead, you will just believe it and find yourself avoiding the time-wasting trap of regretful thoughts and feelings about wasted time. 2. What Should Our Time Be Used For? Find time to better yourself - read, explore, research, live life, do things you've never thought about doing before. That's what it's all about. - Motivation2Study I know so many people who say they don't have time to do anything, yet they watch four hours of TV a day, sit around watching YouTube, complain on social media, and do other useless things that don't actually better themselves in any way. And eventually they regret wasting so much time. Today is another day that you can find time to create a better you who can contribute to the world in a way that makes it better. That's what your time should be used

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