Dehradun, July 28 -- "I am busy" is one of the most commonly used phrases in modern times. "Being busy" has become a kind of social currency. People have no time to talk or listen. They are part of a rat race where self-interest bordering on selfishness becomes paramount. We have heard of rising number of suicides in all age groups. Perhaps they could have been saved if there was someone who had time to talk to them or, more importantly, listen to them.

Sometimes, it may be just a way of telling others how important we are. If we are busy, we are important, right? Wrong. There is a difference between being busy and being efficient and getting things done. Busy people fill their time with a lot of trivial tasks, whereas efficient people p...