2-minute read — by BTES Staff
Sadly, most people fill their days running from one relatively meaningless task to another, without feeling like they ever get ahead of the pressure to focus on more important things. Any sense of satisfaction for “getting through another crazy day” is countered by an ever-growing sense of stress, frustration, depression, dissatisfaction, and fatigue. This is universal anytime a lower priority in life is getting more time and attention than a higher priority.
What are your priorities? If you haven’t recently done so, try writing a list of your life-priorities in a journal. What things are really important to you? Big things. Purposeful things. The things you would look back on in the twilight of your life and say “I did good.”
Fundamental to this exercise is that no two priorities can be equal; that’s where problems arise in life. Take your time, and note your questions and conflicts as you go. This is excellent material for discussion with your therapist who will help you understand the causes underlying the conflicts in a meaningful way.
Now consider where you spend your time. Does the majority of your time and attention go toward your highest priorities, or are they being neglected because you’re just too busy with the pressures and demands of life?
Much of the therapeutic process centers around learning and applying the emotional skills needed to understand, clarify, and live according to your own priorities. This is no trivial task, but the reward is worth the effort. When you’re clear on what your priorities are and behave accordingly, life feels harmonious and full of purpose.
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