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:
1. Urgent and Important –
These are the things that absolutely need to get done right away. For example, if you are at work and a report is due by 2 p.m. when you have a meeting to attend, that becomes the priority.
2. Not Urgent and Important –
These are the things that most people do not spend enough time doing. These are the kinds of tasks that are important for long-term growth and development. An example may include wanting to create a more efficient system of getting your work done, but it always seems to get thrown to the bottom of the pile because the urgent tasks (both important and unimportant) always get attended to first.
3. Urgent and Not Important –
These are the things that are not important, but someone else wants you do deal with it immediately. An example may be that your television, which you never watch, breaks down, and your spouse wants to go out and buy a new one immediately even though you don't feel the same way about the situation.
4. Not Urgent and Not Important –
These are tasks that you do, but are often time wasters or meant to be a distraction. A good example might be Facebook.
Now, you want to create a list and figure out where your "to-do" daily tasks fit in these categories. You can get back more hours in your day and week by simply tweaking what you are already doing, and reorganiz-ing and regrouping your list. This can result in less stress, and less chance for burnout in the long run.
I'd love to spend some time helping you become more organized and effective as a leader. A great way to get started is with a 45 minute FREE life transformation strategy session. In this session we will:
• Uncover hidden challenges that may be the cause of chaos, stress and discord in your life.
• Create a crystal clear vision for your “ultimate life” of tremendous success on your terms with ample quality time and energy for all your priorities.
• Leave the session renewed, re-energized, and inspired to transform your life and accomplish all of the things that are really important to you.
Click here to schedule your complimentary session!
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These are the things that absolutely need to get done right away. For example, if you are at work and a report is due by 2 p.m. when you have a meeting to attend, that becomes the priority.
2. Not Urgent and Important –
These are the things that most people do not spend enough time doing. These are the kinds of tasks that are important for long-term growth and development. An example may include wanting to create a more efficient system of getting your work done, but it always seems to get thrown to the bottom of the pile because the urgent tasks (both important and unimportant) always get attended to first.
3. Urgent and Not Important –
These are the things that are not important, but someone else wants you do deal with it immediately. An example may be that your television, which you never watch, breaks down, and your spouse wants to go out and buy a new one immediately even though you don't feel the same way about the situation.
4. Not Urgent and Not Important –
These are tasks that you do, but are often time wasters or meant to be a distraction. A good example might be Facebook.
Now, you want to create a list and figure out where your "to-do" daily tasks fit in these categories. You can get back more hours in your day and week by simply tweaking what you are already doing, and reorganiz-ing and regrouping your list. This can result in less stress, and less chance for burnout in the long run.
I'd love to spend some time helping you become more organized and effective as a leader. A great way to get started is with a 45 minute FREE life transformation strategy session. In this session we will:
• Uncover hidden challenges that may be the cause of chaos, stress and discord in your life.
• Create a crystal clear vision for your “ultimate life” of tremendous success on your terms with ample quality time and energy for all your priorities.
• Leave the session renewed, re-energized, and inspired to transform your life and accomplish all of the things that are really important to you.
Click here to schedule your complimentary session!
My new Facebook site is now up! Please visit. I’d appreciate your “Like!” and if you sign up for my e-list from Facebook, I’ll send you my latest time management suggestions.
Want to use this article on your website or your own Ezine?
Thanks for appreciating the value of this content. You’re welcome to reproduce this article, but you must reproduce it in its entirety and leave all the links active. Additionally, here is the short bio that you should include:
Dr. Steve Stutz, CTACC is a Life Success Coach, specializing in helping busy professionals and entrepreneurs not only survive but to thrive in life and business. To receive periodic personal development tips and success mindset articles, please join his e-list by visiting www.forwardpathcoaching.com
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