"Action expresses priorities." — Mahatma Gandhi
By now you're probably aware that I am leaving NYC soon. So it likely isn't much of a shock to hear that the majority of my time for the past few weeks has been spent sorting, purging, packing, organizing and planning. Because right now, this move is my #1 priority. Which means that it is getting the most of my time and attention. And since both time and attention are finite resources, something has to give. With the move being at the top of my priority list, everything else in my life has been put on "maintenance" mode. I'm not actively trying to grow my business. But I AM still supporting my current clients. I'm not chasing any PRs in the gym. But I AM still working out. I'm not trying to make any new friends. But I AM still spending time with the ones I already have. I'm not preparing any gourmet meals. But I AM still making sure I have healthy food available. But this is just the season of life that I'm in right now. And as you know, seasons change. So even though my business, fitness or relationships are not my top priority at this moment, it doesn't mean that they won't ever be in the future. I often use the analogy of seasons when talking with clients about times in life that require a shifting in priorities. Maybe it's a job promotion that requires longer hours during the "settling in" period. Maybe it's a sick family member that needs extra care and attention. Maybe it's a new puppy that has to be housetrained. Regardless of what the reason for the shift in priorities is, As Stephen Covey said,
"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing".
And if a hidden camera were to film your every move, it should be 100% clear to the viewer what your #1 priority is during this "season" of your life.
But often, there is a resistance to the trade offs that need to happen as a result of fully committing ourselves to one end goal or area of life.
We get stuck in the "should-ing" — thinking that we should be able to do ALL the things, ALL the time and ALL at the same intensity. 🙄
Ummm....in case you haven't heard...you can't ride two horses with one ass.
If you are trying to make everything a priority, nothing ends up being a priority.
Yet prioritizing ONE thing in your life doesn't mean that everything else in your life needs to be ignored.
And most people get stuck because they think that moving something to the back burner means that they have to completely turn off the flame,
When in reality you can just keep that stuff on a low simmer and stir it every once in awhile.
Because it IS possible to shift priorities to match your current "season" of life, 1️⃣ And give ONE thing the majority of your time and attention. ✅ While still checking the box on the other things that you NEED to do. 🙈 But without completely neglecting the things that you WANT to do. So instead of thinking it has to be ALL or NOTHING, Think of having one MAIN thing and a few other (meaningful) things. Because if you don't have a MAIN thing...you most likely won't accomplish ANYthing.
👉 What "season" of life are you in right now?
Would that hidden camera footage agree?
Or, are you trying to do ALL THE THINGS? (And effectively not prioritizing anything.)
What do you need to move to the back burner for a bit so that you give ONE thing the time and attention it really needs?
And what can you do to make sure you stir that "back burner stuff" juuuuust often enough so that it doesn't get burnt on the bottom?
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