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“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
– Carl Jung
Who are you today, and who do you want to be tomorrow? How can you prioritize what truly matters? This month’s essay has looked at some areas of your life where prioritizing will help you live a life of quality and meaning.
What Truly Matters? Finding Meaning in a Chaotic World
Money Talks: Uncovering What Truly Matters
What Truly Matters? A Personal Growth Mindset
What Truly Matters? Finding Meaning and Purpose
What Truly Matters? People Matter Most!
Health First: Prioritizing What Truly Matters
How we prioritize what matters depends on the season of life, age, culture, and passions which are drivers of what we find important. We are all a work in progress, with a toolbox filled with unique experiences, education, and relationships that all help design our lives.
We should each prioritize taking responsibility for ourselves and the path we walk. We design the life we want by the choices we make. So, knowing what really matters helps you plan your time. We only have so much time and energy, so check out some statistics on how much time we have for the important things in our lives.
168 hours per week
If you sleep 7 hours a night 7 days a week – you have used 49 hours of the 168 per week
If you work 8 hours a day for 5 days a week – 40 hours, plus driving time
Grooming/Eating let’s say 3 hours a day 7 days a week – another 21 hours used
Out of 168 hours we now have 58 hour a week left; but wait:
Children and family – Church – School – Shopping
Cleaning house – Socializing – Recreation – TV – Social Media
As you can see, we are left with very little time and energy. This is why it is so important to use it wisely. How are you spending your time?
What is important to you?
Being Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
Family and Friends
Your Spirituality
Wisdom
Personal Growth
In seeking meaning and purpose in life, we have the power to shape our lives and to follow our dreams and passions. We can do this by setting goals, looking at life optimistically, and defining who we want to be tomorrow. We can reach our goals through intentional living, making decisions about how we spend our time and energy, and through our lifestyle and habits. We define quality of life.
Seeking knowledge helps us to prioritize our values and goals. It helps us invest time and energy into relationships and personal growth. Wisdom drives us to pursue meaningful activities, giving us perspective and understanding. We gain a broader perspective on life through knowledge of ourselves and our surroundings We learn to move through the challenges and build resilience by building a mindset of continuous learning as we can navigate an ever changing chaotic world.
Conclusion
It all comes down to awareness. When you move through life too fast, without taking time for self-reflection and educating yourself, you don’t always see the big picture. What is truly important? The answer today may differ from tomorrow.
Be aware of how you prioritize your time and energy. Know what truly matters so you can design the life you want.
Take some time to reflect on who you are today and who you want to be tomorrow. Look at how you are spending your time and energy. Are you on target for your best version of yourself tomorrow?
Citations
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