If You Had a Time Machine for a Day

December 23, 2025
Women in STEM

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If You Had a Time Machine for a Day

Last weekend we travelled to Cheltenham to visit Mark’s Dad. Since his stroke two years ago, conversations can be challenging, so I brought along some family talking point cards as a gentle way to spark connection.

Some of the answers were unexpected, others hilarious. But one question stayed with me:

“If you had a Time Machine for a day… what would you do with it?”

Take a moment before you read on, what would your answer be?

I considered all the usual ideas at first:

  • Zoom into the future to see what’s coming
  • Go back to witness something historical (dinosaurs, anyone?)
  • Revisit a personal moment and “fix” it

But when I really thought about it, I knew. I’d go back to a Christmas Day when my grandparents were still alive and simply spend time with them.

The Regret of a Full Calendar

At the time, my calendar didn’t reflect how important those relationships were to me. I was “busy”, as most of us are. But I didn’t yet know how to balance the things and people that mean most.

Now, I do. And I call it the 5-Pillar Planning System.

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☕ Reflective Journal Prompts

  • If I had one day in a Time Machine, where would I go and why?
  • Where in my life does my calendar not reflect my true priorities?
  • What would it look like to design a year around meaning, not just momentum?

Planning your year with intention is one of the kindest things you can do for your future self. I’d love for you to join us.

Keep opening up,

Hannah

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