Life is happening and it is happening quickly. January is almost complete and many of us are still apprehensive due to the whirlwind of 2020 and 2021. Pinch me, I am still here…
In the midst of all that is happening staying focus on what truly matters is a daily regimen.
A lot is happening around us, whether it is happening on our jobs, in our businesses, families or throughout the nations, perspective is everything.
Life is either happening “to” you or for you. This is definitely your choice. Everything always has a way of eventually working out. Expecially when you realize there are things you cannot control and your best recourse is to manage what you can. Expecially, if it has the potential to affect you internally.
Never allow what is happening to you to define who you truly are. Life provides opportunities for you to grow, develop and experience.
It is during these experiences we begin to recognize our true value and appreciate the PROCESS FOR EACH SEASON. Even sometimes hastily wishing some seasons would end and never come again.
However, try to find something to be grateful for in those moments. You see, as horrible as the season may appear it is literally ushering you into destiny.
It is during these seasons your potential is revealed, and you realize you have stamina to THRIVE.
As you maneuver through this next season, remember my 3 P’s – Prioritize, Present & Personal.
PRIORITIZE
To Prioritize is doing what matters the most DAILY.
You can NEVER be EVERYTHING for EVERYONE, but you can look beyond yourself and do something for someone else, never expecting anything in return.
Try to recognize even though you can’t DO everything at once, you can do ONE thing at a time.
You can accomplish MORE by doing fewer things BETTER.
When you choose to FOCUS, you are “UNSTOPPABLE” and you are now able to MASTER your craft.
In order to do what you do, you must do what is at hand NOW.
Avoid procrastinating, or spreading yourself too thin. This is a recipe for disaster and prevents you from having a substantial impact.
Try to remain true to yourself. You do so by being the very best YOU you can be.. That’s authentic.
No matter how good you are at multi-tasking stay focused on the things that are the most important.
Ask for help… Get help from family and friends. If you don’t have any family or friends? Be the very thing you need for someone else.
Keep in mind that you can do more in less time. You do so by determining your highest priorities and giving yourself “permission” to do what really matters first.
PRESENT
It is recognizing not just the value of things, but the most valuable commodity… YOU.
Remain PRESENT… this is the gift of maintaining a presence of mind.
Remember, You have been entrusted with YOUR FAMILY.
The greatest gift you can give your family is the treasure of quality time.
Remaining Present is remaining in your now. It is giving yourself permission to invest in the future. It is creating positive memories and investing in people and loved ones during this season. both directly and indirectly.
It is the choice to SPEND time in the moment and reap the benefits in the future.
Creating positive memories and CHOOSING how you spend time is ALWAYS UP TO YOU.
PERSONAL
Remaining, PERSONAL is taking time to Recalibrate, Rejuvenate and Rest.
Remember, there is only one “YOU” and you can only live one day at time. So you might as well enjoy it and spend your time wisely by focussing on what really matters…
Enter this year Ready, Willing and Prepared To Win… Why? because you already won.
Love, Carol
Carol Sligh is an author, speaker, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She has spoken to various audiences within England, South Africa and the United States and currently hosts a local radio show which is aired throughout the world from Johannesburg, South Africa.
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