Our Schedules

Our Schedules, Ourselves

In the essay, “Our Schedules, Ourselves”, author Jay Walljasper states how stressful everyone’s schedules are in today’s generation. People strive to finish their obligations in their families and work with a little time for recreation. The author informs his readers what the effects of our schedules are, furthermore, explaining what we could do to manage our time. The essay was effective because anecdotes are used, the effects was supported with examples and the author persuade the readers how politics is also a part of our crowded schedules. To begin with, the first paragraph of the essay is an anecdote of a person trying to adjust his time when everything he planned was not properly accomplished on time. The readers can see more anecdotes in the essay, for example, in paragraph five, the readers are informed how a person on a vacation can still be connected to their jobs with the use of technology. The use of anecdotes is very effective because the readers feel more attached to your essay in a way they can relate to your stories. Another point is the effects of having a stressful schedule are also stated by the author. People are too busy with their daily obligations and they miss on the important events. In paragraph twelve, it was showed how our most memorable moments happen when we are too busy with our schedules. People always plan ahead of time and they do not get the luxury of living in the moment. The way the author states the effects is very persuasive because it does happen in our lives, thus, the readers can gasp the idea that he wants to imply. Lastly, the author provided useful information about politics is also a part of our busy lives. In paragraph eleven, it is a fact that Americans are required to work for longer hours compared to other countries. In other parts of the world, people work less hours and are given the chance to spend more time for their selves. The author provides suggestions for the readers regarding