What's your priority? Notice there's no plural there.
This is going to depend on the day... sometimes the hour. But more than that, it'll depend on where you're at in your life. There are so many factors that can determine what your priority is.
It's no wonder you can lose track.
I'm working on a big project right now. What I've noticed is when I make it my priority, it gets bumped up "the list" and I use the time in my day where I usually focus and prioritize something else... and it's no surprise that when I put it into that slot, when I give it that attention, I get more focus. And flow. And subsequently... more progress.
It takes willpower and it means deprioritizing something else that I think is really important and...it's temporary. Remembering that oftentimes we don't want to prioritize something because it takes away from something else. But when we utilize that premium time in our calendar, it's amazing how much we can get done. The quality of what we get done because we can't be on all the time. We have peaks and valleys in our energy throughout the day.
You may have heard the saying " When everything's a priority...nothing is a priority.
You're only going to have so much bandwidth, so much willpower, so something's gotta give. It's science. Willpower is a skill and a limited resource and it provides the “pull” to keep you going when you're working on a goal.
When you're focusing on your priority you'll have less willpower to do other things...it's a trade off.
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Short and sweet today because, as I said, I've got a big priority right now and I need to stay focused and energized for it...AND I didn't want to miss a Monday with you!
Do you know what your priority is right now?
Take this moment now to check-in. It's probably not on your to do list.
Our to do list can be the distraction that keeps us from our priority.There's such satisfaction in ticking those boxes isn't there?
Once you've identified your priority, you know...the one that's not getting the attention it needs. Ask yourself:
What can I remove from my list temporarily in order to get this done?
I think it's the temporary part...the permission part... knowing that you'll go back to your usual routine eventually....something we all crave as creatures of habit...and in the meantime, something else needs more attention.
Remember this:
Willpower provides the “pull” to keep you going when you're working on a goal and it's a limited resource...so choose wisely.
Ready to figure out your priority? Contact me and let's set up your FREE chemistry call.
Cheers,
Ann
*Confidence *Mindset *Performance Coach *Author
www.steppingstonecoaching.ca
What’s your priority?