What Are Our Priorities in Life? (Episode #12)

American Cheers, Jeers, and Tears

In our busy, restless life, there is not much time to reflect, to make conscious choices, and to separate good from bad, right from wrong. Our daily routine runs our life, not us.
We are often overwhelmed, don’t know what to do. We just take our events, projects, and problems as they come. First comes first. We feel this is not rational, not effective, and it makes us stressed-out and unhappy. You cannot do everything, and especially not immediately. What can we do?
First of all, we must recognize that our priorities are screwed-up. The only way out of this mess is prioritizing our priorities.
There are clearly-defined signals indicating that your priorities are undefined.
1. The first sign is that you feel overwhelmed, strained, helpless, and confused.
2. Even worse, you start having the discomforting feeling that there is no clear direction in your life. You are floating aimlessly through the day after day. Is this what you want?
3. You start procrastinating with important duties. This is a sign of significant confusion.
4. You are neglecting essential parts of your life. You start suffering, and your love-ones too. Something is terribly wrong.
You need to turn your life around and prioritize your priorities. Why?
1. We have limited time and energy.
2. We have to take our unique abilities, talents, and skills into account.
3. We must simplify our life.
Why don’t we act with our priorities in mind?
1. We totally depend on our routine. We use to do what we use to do.
2. We are not aware that we are stuck in life patterns hurting our lives.
3. We are not comfortable with changes requiring hard choices.
4. We have the illusion we are chasing something that matters.
5. We are trying to be polite and not to hurt others, but we pay the price.
There is always the same: Your phone is buzzing, you have to prepare lunches for your kids, you have an important deadline tomorrow, and you must pay a number of bills right away. What should you do first?

This information is based on my book "Find peace of mind or lose your mind" (available on amazon or NeverGiveUpYOurDream.US)