Pressure. I’m feeling the pressure. This week’s blog marks my 300th published blog. That’s a big deal, right? I mean, wow, a major milestone. And my grand idea is… non-existent. I have a vague idea to write a blog about the life on a solo entrepreneur some day, and I thought that would be today. But I’m just not feeling it. I want my blogs to be about You, MY Readers, not about me.
But…. still…. nothing.
After a client cancellation this morning, I found myself with a few free hours. Presented with a few unscheduled hours – what to do? Being the responsible sort, I took care of A LOT of work, woo hoo!! I followed up with clients, booked appointments, and scheduled a speaking gig for November 7th. Of 2016!!! Wow! Cleared out 2 inboxes, yeah! Plus mowed and raked, since it is a lovely day.
But mostly, today I wrestled with priorities and how to fit all the big rocks in my jar for the next 2 months ( click here if you don’t know the reference: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=264 ) .
I wonder if any of you wrestle with your priorities, too?
Take 30 minutes this week to map out the last two months of 2015, making space for your important priorities! Here are mine, for the next two months:
Family: We sent out emails to our fabulous families over the weekend and today about upcoming events, dinners and holidays, to carve out and protect important family time. (and my brother recently shared this article with me, love it! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/secrets-danish-happiness_5630f211e4b06317991050dc )
Faith: My Catholic Faith is very important to me, and with Advent and Christmas coming, I added daily Mass back to my calendar when possible. And Christmas and all its wonder, of course, but I’m not ready to jump into that pool yet!
Money: This morning, for the business I paid my bills and balanced my check book. Better decisions come from being fully informed, so I started there.
Home: We ordered new bedding yesterday, which will get the bedroom paint project moving. There will be more to say in this category, but it was good enough to just put it on my list today.
Business: As mentioned, I have been very productive these last few days, professionally speaking. I want to end 2015, my highest producing year EVER, strong. So I cleared away some nagging to-dos, and made positive steps serving a lot of clients in the next few months.
Health: After a weekend of over-consumption, I recommitted to eating healthier and avoiding sugar and white flour, and making time to exercise.
Saying Yes while Saying No: I said Yes to events in 2016, but I’m cautious about saying yes to any more 2015 events.
Fun: I want something fun every weekend for the rest of the year. When our travel plans changed this past Sunday, I sat at my computer all day and plowed through a long list of tasks. Productive and necessary, yes. Gratifiying, indeed. Fun or family oriented? Nope, not at all. So I want movies, hiking, road trips, etc. Something fun every weekend.
What are your Big Rocks? This week, plan the rest of 2015 and make room for your important priorities.