We all know about financial debt, but have you ever thought about Quality Time Debt?
Think about it—how much time are we actually spending with the people (or pets) who truly matter, versus how much time we “owe” them?
Life gets busy. College, work, friends, deadlines—they all take priority. And before we know it, weeks (or months) pass by without a proper conversation with our family or loved ones.
And the worst part? We somehow find time for our friends, our partners, and social media, but when it comes to our family, we assume they’ll just “understand.”
That’s how Quality Time Debt builds up—a gap that keeps growing unless we consciously choose to pay it back.
How to Pay Back Your Quality Time Debt?
The best part about Quality Time Debt? It doesn’t need grand gestures. Even small efforts can close the gap.
✅ Plan a dinner with your family—without distractions. Put your phone away, engage in real conversations, and notice how their faces light up.
✅ Take a 15-minute walk with your mom, dad, or sibling. A simple stroll and a casual chat can work wonders.
✅ Instead of rushing to your room, ask them how their day was. They’ve been waiting for you to ask.
✅ Share a tea break outside. That small act of spending time intentionally creates meaningful memories.
✅ Just sit down and talk. No agenda, no formalities—just pure connection.
🎁 Bonus: You’ll be surprised at how much they’ve been waiting for this moment.
My Own Wake-Up Call: Tindel Taught Me This!
Last weekend, I spent 8+ hours of solid quality time with Tindel, and I noticed a huge shift in how Tindel reacted to me.
So many moments where I thought, “Oh, idhuva namma Tindel uh?!” 😲
It made me realize something—just like how we track sleep debt, maybe we should start tracking quality time debt too.
Because at the end of the day, money and achievements won’t matter as much as the relationships we nurture.
So here’s my challenge to you—who do you owe some quality time to?
Take a step today, spend intentional time with them, and see the difference.
Cheers to closing your Quality Time Debt too! 🚀