To me, the key to getting more done starts with taking care of yourself first and foremost.
The reality is that you are giving more of yourself to others than you are giving to your goals and vision of the future. By not making yourself a priority, your goals have become secondary. So, what I learned?
1. Focused energy will lead to increased production
You know what? Disorganisation affects productivity (that is a fact!). When it feels like you’re being pulled in many different directions, you can not focus and create the energy needed for consistent production. A scattered mind leads to 'half accomplished' goals. And I know that in 'goal setting', I always need a plan. This plan has to be centered around what I want to accomplish. So 'self prioritisation' allows me to create a plan that’s focused on the specific actions and steps it will take to achieve my goals.
And trust me, as you take action in an organised way, this leads to more production because your focus and energy are around the goals you know will help you be better and accomplish more. You simply get more done when you have the energy to do so.
2. Prioritising yourself will build clarity on what boundaries you should set and keep
Deep inside, you know when you should be saying 'NO' instead of saying yes. When you agree to anything that could derail your focus, it eats away at you inside. Prioritising yourself and your goals helps you set boundaries and keep them because of the intense focus - remember this!!
There will always be attempts and requests for your time and attention. As you start to build up yourself and accomplish more, others will notice (this is so important, especially when you fell down or low on energy to keep going!!) This will bring demand for your energy and your focus. If you give in to these requests, you will not have the necessary bandwidth needed to work on your goals consistently. Beside, setting boundaries is an integral part of goal setting and living a healthy life. You have to be firm about what you allow and what you will not tolerate in your life. Human nature tends to lean towards 'people pleasing' when you focus on pleasing others, you sure do not please yourself. So, prioritise your goals and the things that you want to accomplish in your life. That’s the operative thing to understand — this is your life, and the focus has to be on what you want to achieve in that life. Use 'self prioritisation' to clarify what boundaries need to be set and make sure you hold these boundaries firmly.
3. Create the bandwidth you will need to focus on your goals
It takes a lot of yourself to consistently put in the work that helps you get more done and accomplish your goals. You need energy, bandwidth, and mental clarity to wake up every day and work hard (End!!). To me, making myself a priority, it allows me to see the path to accomplishment. And from my own experience, I see, too many people aren’t accomplishing their goals because their goals get lost in the business of taking care of others. It becomes a negative habit and a complacent way to live life. But trust me, life rarely works out as expected, and as you’re working on your goals, you’re going to experience unexpected setbacks. You need bandwidth and mental strength to withstand those frustrating moments and still maintain the motivation to accomplish your goals!! The vital part of accomplishment is that you are working on your goals. O N Y O U R G O A L S !!. When you are working on what you want to accomplish to make yourself better, you can stay focused on what it will take to get there. You learn to say no to anything that will derail your path, and this creates more space and time to work on what you need to. Create the proper bandwidth through 'self prioritising.'
4. Sustainable productivity will happen with excitement for what you’re working on
There are many reasons why people don’t accomplish their goals, but one that is not often thought about is a lack of excitement. When you spend the whole time working on things that drain you, your productivity diminishes with every second. Letting outside circumstances dictate your goals leads to a lack of excitement. By not focusing on making yourself a priority, you’re not creating an environment in which you are thrilled to be working on your goals. It will take a lot of hard work over a sustained period of time to accomplish your significant goals and be productive. It’s going to require energy and bandwidth to overcome the setbacks and stay focused. Also, prioritising yourself allows you to set challenging goals, but the outcome is exciting. If you look at what you’re working on and it’s not exciting, you won’t have sustainability. A lack of motivation will drain your productivity. Remember - you’re a human being, not a machine. And, there will be things in your life that are not an exciting part of this process, but there has to be a balance between work and play. Work life balance happens when the life part has an equal priority. Prioritising what you want creates that balance and amplifies productivity.
5. Optimising yourself can build every area of your life
You are probably working on your goals because you want to become the best version of yourself and create a life that brings more time freedom. right? That's how I do it. The path to higher income, better relationships, more travel, and all the other things you want to accomplish happen through 'self optimisation' and productive life. When you can optimise yourself, it helps you be better in every other area of your life. The key to optimising yourself starts by prioritising yourself in more than just words. When you take action from a place of 'you first,' you will have the energy and capacity needed to push harder for longer. Mu advise I can give you is -
make yourself a priority by focusing on optimising yourself and all the things you want to accomplish. Everything inside you might be screaming to help others first, but you cannot give what you don’t have. The best place to share is from a place of abundance, and that comes from optimising yourself.
6. It is mentally and emotionally freeing to let go of outside expectations
We are programmed to take on the baggage of outside circumstances. We’re taught that to be a good human being, we should take on what others are going through. By prioritising yourself, you will come to understand that you are responsible for your life, and that involves your 'mental well being.' Prioritising yourself helps you see that you have to let go of the expectations of others. This is your life, and you have to live in the best way that you see fit. Therefore, it is important for you to spend the precious moments you have on this earth working on your goals and the things that help you live a better life. When you let go of outside expectations of what you should be doing and how you should be doing it, it frees up bandwidth and creates mental clarity to be productive. No longer are you walking around with the burden of what others expect from you, it’s time to spend your time the way you’d like to. And remember, other people’s expectations of your life don’t have to be part of your plan. It’s your responsibility to set the goals that help you live a free life and spend your time exactly how you’d like to spend it.
Make yourself a priority by letting go and focusing on yourself first and foremost.
It is time to take better care of yourself.
It is time to treat yourself as the most significant goal because that should always be the case. What you would like to accomplish and your path to get there have to be a priority before you think about others.
You can do this. Just make yourself a priority for G..sake!!
You are not alone!
Until next time, S.
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