Here's the thing about time management: It's not about getting more done. It's about having more time for yourself. That's why I'm done with it.

We all dream of getting more done in less time, don't we? Being more productive, achieving our goals, and having our lives under control. The internet is full of advice on how to manage time more effectively in order to work more and work faster.<br><br>But the more productive you become, the tougher your goals become. It's like being on a never ending treadmill. The faster you run, the faster it spins.<br><br>I've been an absolute time management nerd since my teenage years. I read countless books, articles and blogs. I practiced every possible technique and I even created a system that worked for me. My system was so good that all kinds of people started to contact me, asking me to help them manage their time better. I made it my profession and I was so proud of my skills.<br><br>My typical workday consists of 8 hours of work. I wake up at 6am, have some breakfast, and get ready to start my workday. I sit at my desk, turn on my computer and begin writing my list for the day. Because I'm super organized, I don't even need to break tasks down into smaller parts or prioritize them. I know exactly what needs to be done, so I just get on with it. <br><br>I take an hour of lunch, and perhaps two short breaks. In the evening, I have free time for myself that I can use however I want. I can spend time with my family, friends, or engage in a hobby. I don't need to worry about tomorrow's tasks because I've already done them.<br><br>I'm not exaggerating when I say I'm a time management machine. I can accomplish in a day what others can't accomplish in a week.<br><br>And I friggin hate it.<br><br>I don't want to work 8 hours a day for the rest of my life. I don't want to have to plan every single day. Even with free time, I feel like I'm a slave to my to-do list. It's not fun. It's not relaxing, and it's definitely not enjoyable.<br><br>The thing is, I can't just stop. I have a family to provide for. I need to make a living. I can't let them down. But I can't live like this anymore. It's not healthy. My life sucks because of my exceptional time management skills. Every day is a reminder that I'm nothing more than a machine designed to produce, designed to make money, designed to never stop. But I want to stop. I want to slow down. I want to be able to relax and enjoy the view. I want to live a life.<br><br>I'm done with time management.