What Are Your Priorities?

"The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out
of life is this: decide what you want." -Ben Stein

At the end of every Winter as warm weather and sunshine approach
I find myself keenly aware of where I'd like to be spending my
time. Outside as much as possible! I think the changing of the
seasons is a great time to re-evaluate our life and what areas
we would like to change. After all, if you don't know what you
want, it's impossible to get it.

Take a moment now to evaluate your quality of life. Do you know
what you want from this life before your time is over? On the
suggestion of a good friend, I sat down recently and wrote out a
list of my personal priorities. It was a very eye-opening and
useful experience. Once I could see clearly (on paper!) my true,
personal priorities it was obvious what small changes I could
make in order to more fully live my life the way I want. It is a
very motivational experience that left me feeling fully "alive".

Thinking about your professional life, what are your priorities?
You might want that promotion, corner office or dream job. It's
important to have clear goals but you also need a plan to get
yourself there. When you look at your choices each day, ask
yourself if they are helping you make progress toward your
envisioned future or not. Once you have identified the actions
that are hindering you, it is easy to let them go. You can begin
to focus on making more choices that are in-line with your
professional vision and growth plan.

Take this opportunity to start new growth. Lay down some
constructive plans for your quality of life and professional
development. Who knows what your life could look like this time
next year!