I’ve recently discovered a new and prestigious role in life as a grandCAT babysitter.
It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it!
My daughter and her husband have been out of town for the past five nights, and it’s been entertaining watching my adorable grandcat Mo…
I call him Moses or Mo bro for short! lol
This cat has been enjoying experiences that my own cat and even my own children didn’t experience, like daily treats, head rubs, and sleeping in my bedroom at night.
This experience has got me looking forward to grandparenting!
But then I thought,
“why is it that we look forward to grandparenting and (sometimes) don’t look forward to parenting with that same kind of hope, excitement, and joy?”
I think my brain found the solution!
As a grandparent, we think we’ll be able to let the “little things go” and focus on the “most important things!”
What if we can let the “little things go” and focus on the “most important things RIGHT NOW?”
We can, and here’s how!
By knowing THE ACTION STEPS of your priorities!
It’s easy to spout off priorities such as:
- My kids, parenting
- Business/work
- Spirituality
- Health
- Relationships
BUT… that means very little if you don’t know THE WHY you’re making that thing a priority and the ACTION STEPS you will take each day to support that priority.
- If you want to make it a priority to be an available parent, you must DEFINE the ACTIONS of an available parent.
- If you want to make it a priority to be a parent who connects with her children, you must DEFINE YOUR ACTIONS of what it means to be an available parent (for you).
- If you want to be a successful business owner in X amount of hours a week, you must DEFINE the ACTIONS FOR YOU of what you will do daily to become that successful business owner.
Does this make sense? If so, keep tracking!
The next step is to SCHEDULE THE ACTIONS STEPS in your day that support those priorities.
When you DEFINE THE ACTIONS, you discover
- What to schedule
- What to say yes to
- What to say no to
- Motivation and insight into precisely what you’re going to do
- That there is no “so small stuff.”
It’s either a YES, it supports my priority (which is big) or it’s a NO, it doesn’t support a priority (and that NO is HUGE too)!
The next time you notice yourself looking forward to a future event like grandparenting, “more” time, or “more” business success, follow these steps to begin enjoying life right now!
Ready to start enjoying life RIGHT NOW?
Let’s define your priorities together!