Summary: So what have we learned in the last week? Me, personally, I learned, probably for the thousandth time, that we can’t do every doggone thing at once. Nor should we want to. Last week, my already-full plate had swelled to bursting with to-do items and activity, which caused some of those tasks to fall from the plate, which knocked over my cup, which itself had been brimming with wish lists, action plans and obligation. By Friday, this overload of doing and getting-to had overflowed from my place at the table, spilled down the sides and splashed both my blouse and blue suede shoes! Metaphors aside, the end result is that I almost ran myself down to a nub last week. Granted, I was happily occupied by choice for the most part, but there’s a limit to how much we can actually—effectively—accomplish in any given period. We’d do well to pick and choose wisely. And even if we don’t get the ‘wisely’ part right, we’re still better off prioritizing and following through on what matters most. Like Gandhi said: "Action expresses priorities." So, to gauge your own situation, let me ask you this: How are you acting right about now, honey? Today, how about PRIORITIZING one small thing you can do—and do well—in the course of a few hours instead of scattering yourself across too many mini projects that only seem to sprawl and waste your precious time? How about making that phone call, reading another chapter of that book, tackling your receipts, or doing one piece of much needed research? They may not seem like dream-worthy achievements, but any step we take on the path to realizing the goal is never wasted. And the more we do, the more confident we become in our ability to do the bigger tasks ahead. I don’t know about you, but I feel like these Mondays come and go way too fast. And I don’t want another one to roll by without me having done at least something toward the big goal. That alone is reason enough to mind my business like I mean it. How about you? Today, let’s prioritize! - - - - - - - Your might also like: Good Energy Tip: Arrive Good Energy Tip: Hold Good Energy Tip: Share
