What is currently taking up your attention? Create a baseline of what you are trying to achieve now
[This can be a list if you have a linear mind, or a mindmap / collage if you prefer more visual representations]
Consider the various roles you play in life – parent, spouse, business owner, employee etc.
You may wish to focus on just one, but for full work/life synergy considering your whole life might deliver better results.
Now highlight what you can let go of.
Be bold, aim to cut the list by 30%.
“Are you working for a lifestyle or are you living your life?”
You may not want to drop these commitments immediately. You might wish to phase out of committees or particular projects over time.
Some things you might be able to delegate, or outsource to someone else (whether at work or in the home).
Challenge yourself to be creative – don’t take no for an answer from yourself.
Really try to cut out things that are not aligned with your vision (you do have a vision by now, don’t you?).
Search for ways of achieving what you want in life without doing so much.
Once you start to clear the plate, it’s imperative you say no to new commitments unless they are completely aligned with your vision and you can let go of something else.
It is no good clearing your life , just to let new distractions in!
Honour the power of three. Can you narrow your focus down to three main important areas?
Have another look at your vision and purpose, and decide which three commitments will be most productive in fulfilling that vision.
Once you have decided what you can let go of, ask yourself “what else?”
“A life is based on YOU. A lifestyle is based on externals”
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