Remember Priority #1

We are mid-way through October, Christmas decorations are hitting the stores and people are already planning office end-of-year parties. Although I have just had a fantastic break, I have a general feeling that people are in survival mode, just hanging in for the final push till year-end. I thought this advice may help those who are feeling a little stretched...

If you are just living to get to work, pay your bills and get back to work then you are not really living at all. You have to find time to do the things that you really love. At some point you need to make these things priority number 1.

Leave the washing up, leave that the tap that needs a new washer, the car that needs cleaning can wait a bit longer too. Leave all those important and necessary things and go and do something you love to do. Whatever it may be, go and do it. Don't do it with a guilty conscience reminding you of all that you still need to do. Remember you have made this priority number 1 so it has to be done now above everything else, so the to-do's can wait their turn!

There is something rejuvenating about following your passion. It recharges your internal spring and gives you back what surviving daily life takes out. After taking care of priority number 1, you'll feel infinitely more motivated and ready to take on the rest of your challenges. You may even feel inspired to tackle them in a completely different way!

As I have mentioned before, I love to exercise, so getting out into the bush on my bike or getting my running shoes moving down the road is what I do as my priority number 1. Maybe reading a book could be yours or perhaps it is sitting on a quiet beach, early in the morning watching the sun come up over the waves. Whatever it is, make sure it is a 'living event'; something that has an element of inspiration and upliftment for yourself. Sleeping for instance, although it may be a high priority for a new mother, it isn't really what I am promoting for the majority here. Do something that will benefit your mind, body and soul. If your priority number 1 activity ticks those boxes then it is a worthy priority. Being unique individuals, we all have different definitions or interpretations of mind, body and soul activities so be unique and fill your boxes in your own way. Remember to review your to-do's regularly and ensure you get priority number 1 spot every now and again.