A huge factor in burnout is the stress related to feeling like you do not have enough time to get everything done in a day. It can feel like everyone wants you to attend to things immediately, even things that are not really that important! Our bodies are not machines, and it is important to remember that we cannot treat them as such. This is why learning how to set priorities is so important. Surprisingly, there are many people who do not know how to do this effectively. One of the first things I work with new clients on is learning how to set priorities in one's life.
"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." – Stephen Covey
Stephen Covey has created a quadrant grid that is helpful in determining where you are currently spending your time, and where you should be spending your time.
According to Covey, tasks can be separated into:
"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." – Stephen Covey
Stephen Covey has created a quadrant grid that is helpful in determining where you are currently spending your time, and where you should be spending your time.
According to Covey, tasks can be separated into:
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