It always sounds simple at first.
Just wait at home for the cable technician. Be there for the plumber. Let the furniture delivery team in between 10 and 2. You clear your morning, shift your schedule around, and make sure you’re ready.
Then the hours start to pass. You glance at your phone. You cancel an errand. By the time someone finally shows up, half the day is gone, and so is your focus.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining the drain. The cost of “just waiting” often goes unnoticed, but it adds up quickly in time, energy, and missed opportunities. Let’s break it down and talk about what you can do differently.
