I have been experiencing a string of bad quality lately. This has ranged from poor customer service, poor product quality and even a diminished quality of relationship with friends and acquaintances. I’ve been reflecting on this, trying to figure out a cause.

So I started with a look at myself.

First of all, I have less free time than ever. I’m not talking about recreation time. I’m talking about the inbetween time. The time between tasks at work, chores at home, managing a family needs – the down time in my mind, the little breaks that rejuvenate creativity and allow a fellow to find peace.

These things have really challenged my ability to perform at a high standard. And I believe that poor quality is one of the real results associated with this lack of downtime.

I attribute the lack of downtime to increased stresses and tensions for earning an income and the general sense of increased difficulty (real or perceived) of maintaining a lifestyle, or having your standard of living downgrade.

No real answer, but food for thought. If you have the time.