Number of hours you work or go to school each week _____
Number of hours per day spent on food preparation and eating _____ x 7 = _____
Number of hours per day spent on grooming _____ x 7 = _____
Number of hours per day spent on exercise _____ x 7 = _____
Number of hours per day spent on commuting _____ x 7 = _____
Number of hours per day spent on entertainment (movies, TV, surfing, etc.) _____ x 7 = _____
Number of hours per day spent on socializing with friends or caring for children _____ x 7 = _____
Number of hours per day spent on email & phone (outside work) _____ x 7 = _____
Number of hours per day spent on cleaning & chores _____ x 7 = _____
Add up your totals _____
Subtract the above number from 168 (hours in a week) 168 - _____ = _____
1. Does the amount of time you have available surprise you? Why?
2. Is the time available “quality time”? How can you increase the quality?
3. What is the best time of day biologically for you both?
Vilfredo Pareto, the economist says that 80% of the reward comes from 20% of the effort. How can you identify the valuable 20% of time that brings you closer together?
