Urgent or Important?

What is the difference??  So much of our time is spent tending to things that 'come up'.  Things that may not necessarily be important to us....may seem important to someone in our life and then become an 'urgent' issue for us.

The key is to steer our life with our 'true' north in mind.....what is important to you?  If you could remove all of the urgency from our tasks....what would be left on the list that is IMPORTANT.  Urgent tasks are those that cannot be avoided.  A medical issue that needs to be given attention.  A familly member that needs our help.  A deadline that comes out of the woodwork....no prior knowledge.

But...letting urgent issues lead our lives...now that is a problem.  That is when the 'knee-jerk' daily living needs to be addressed and rethought.  Let your day be led with important issues....set some time aside for you to think through what values are leading your life....if your list includes more of what is important to other people and your values are not on the top of the list....then you need to consider a change in your plans.

Let me know how listing your values can help you build a peaceful, productive day for you.