Stephen Covey’s quote featured in this week’s Monday Motivator, nails it: “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not on what is important.”
It’s a wake-up call. We get so caught up in emails, deadlines, and quick fixes that we neglect what truly matters—our long-term goals, relationships, and personal growth. Don’t let the urgent hijack your life. Shift your focus to what’s important before it’s too late. Use this holiday break to consider a shift…
3 Tips to Prioritize What Matters:
- Use the 80/20 rule.
Focus on the 20% of tasks that create 80% of your results. Prioritize activities that align with your values and long-term goals. - Schedule the important first.
Block out time for what truly matters—family, self-care, personal growth—before filling your day with “urgent” distractions. - Learn to say no.
Not everything deserves your attention. Politely decline tasks or commitments that don’t align with your priorities, and protect your time for what counts.
