If the Day Gifted You an Extra Hour – What Would You Do?

Let's wave the summer goodbye – it's time to adjust our clocks! It feels as if the day has gifted us an extra hour of free time. How will we spend it?

Some people will scroll. Some will fill it with meetings. A few will rest, connect, or create. But your choice tells you who you are.

So let me rephrase: How would you love to spend the extra hour? Take a moment, close your eyes, and listen to your body and mind. What emerges?

Would you nap? Create? Call that one person you’ve been meaning to call? Would you write, or dance, or simply sit in silence without checking your phone?

Because what we would do with one extra hour can reveal what we’re longing for: connection, rest, creativity, clarity.

Want inspiration?

You might want to use the hour for a family dinner, game night, or a cozy movie session. Connect with your creativity through painting, writing, playing a musical instrument, or crafting. Enjoy a refreshing workout session, yoga, or meditation to nourish your body and mind.

Or you might like to use the time to immerse yourself in a good book, take an online course, or learn something new that interests you. Catch up with friends over a coffee date, phone call, or video chat. Take a leisurely walk in the park, garden, or nature reserve to unwind and appreciate the outdoors.

You might want to indulge in self-care activities like a relaxing bath, skincare routine, or meditation to de-stress. Organize your space, plan your week, or set goals for the upcoming days to enhance productivity and efficiency. Take a power nap or lie down and enjoy a peaceful moment of rest.

Or why not dedicate this hour to self-reflection. With only a few more weeks remaining this year, now is a great time to pause: What do I aspire to achieve by year-end? What would I like to pursue? Which habits would I like to leave behind? Take a moment to capture your thoughts, and write them down.

Even if you stumble across this during spring or summer – imagine having an extra hour in your day. What would you do with it? What does your inner voice tell you? Ask yourself:

If the day gifted me an extra hour – what would I do?

You're right, this isn’t about the clock. It’s about prioritizing what matters.