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savor the moment
Meaning: To fully enjoy and appreciate an experience while it lasts.
Example: She paused to savor the moment of her child’s first steps.
squander time
Meaning: To waste time carelessly or foolishly.
Example: He squandered time scrolling on his phone instead of finishing his project.
Note: Common collocation with "time" — often used negatively.
hold yourself accountable
Meaning: To take responsibility for your actions and decisions.
Example: She held herself accountable by tracking her progress in a daily journal.
savor
IPA: /ˈseɪ.vər/ (UK & US)
Meaning: To enjoy something fully and appreciate it deeply.
Meaning: To enjoy something fully and appreciate it deeply.
Example: We can create more joy by savoring our daily experiences.
accountable
IPA: /əˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Responsible for actions and decisions, often requiring justification.
Meaning: Responsible for actions and decisions, often requiring justification.
Example: Holding ourselves accountable helps us manage time as carefully as money.
affluence
IPA: /ˈæf.lu.əns/ (UK & US)
Meaning: The state of having a lot of wealth or abundance; in this context, abundance of time.
Meaning: The state of having a lot of wealth or abundance; in this context, abundance of time.
Example: Creating time affluence to-do lists can help us enjoy more meaningful moments.
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