Time Management

“Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family.” (President Thomas S. Monson, October 2008 General Conference, "Finding Joy in the Journey")

 “Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now…Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes.” (President Thomas S. Monson, October 2008 General Conference, "Finding Joy in the Journey")

“Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey – now.” (President Thomas S. Monson, October 2008 General Conference, "Finding Joy in the Journey")

"Sometimes we feel that we must choose between spiritual and secular learning. That is a false conflict for most of us, particularly for the young. Before we have families, there is leisure time even in what is our busiest day. Too often we use many hours for fun and pleasure, saying, "I'm recharging my batteries." Those hours could be spent reading and studying to gain knowledge, skills, and culture...you need determination to capture the leisure moments you now waste." (President Henry B. Eyringf, "Education for Real Life," Ensign, Oct. 2002, 14, "Real-Life Education)


"We all know it takes self-discipline to remain focused on the matters that have the greatest power to increase our love for God and fellowmen, invigorate marriages, strengthen families, and build the kingdom of God on earth. Like a fruit tree with an abundance of branches and leaves, our lives need regular pruning to insure that we use our energy and time to accomplish our real purpose - to "bring forth good fruit!" (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Why of Priesthood Service," April 2012 General Priesthood Conference)


"Ask yourselves, 'Am I committing my time and energies to the things that matter most?' There are so many good things to do, but we can't do all of them. Our Heavenly Father is most pleased when we sacrifice something good for something far greater with an eternal perspective. Sometimes, that may even mean nurturing small but beautiful forget-me-not flowers instead of a large garden of exotic blooms." (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Forget Me Not," October 2011 General Conference)


"We must remember that it is not enough that something is good. Other choices are better, and, still others are best...Consider how we use our time in the choices we make in viewing television, playing video games, surfing the Internet, or reading books or magazines. Of course it is good to view wholesome entertainment or to obtain interesting information. But not everything of that sort is worth the portion of our life we give to obtain it. Some things are better, and others are best." (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, October 2007 General Conference, "Good, Better, Best")


This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now. (President Thomas S. Monson, October 2008 General Conference, "Finding Joy in the Journey")


"In our search to obtain relief from the stresses of life, may we earnestly seek ways to simplify our lives. May we comply with the inspired counsel and direction the Lord has given us in the great plan of happiness. May we be worthy to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost and follow the guidance of the Spirit as we navigate this mortal journey. May we prepare ourselves to accomplish the ultimate purpose of this mortal test—to return and live with our Heavenly Father." (Elder L Tom Perry, Oct 2008 General Conference, "Let Him Do It With Simplicity")

"Everywhere people are in a hurry. Jet-powered aircraft speed their precious human cargo across broad continents and vast oceans so that business meetings might be attended, obligations met, vacations enjoyed, or families visited. Roadways everywhere—including freeways, thruways, and motorways—carry millions of automobiles, occupied by more millions of people, in a seemingly endless stream and for a multitude of reasons as we rush about the business of each day.

In this fast-paced life, do we ever pause for moments of meditation—even thoughts of timeless truths?" (Thomas S. Monson, April 2012 General Conference, "The Race of Life")