Do you 'go through the motions' sometimes? Full disclosure here, I'm working on a big project...and the boots are to my glutes so to speak. The clock's ticking, so for me, right now, I’m doing what I need to do to keep the lights on…going through the motions...
I want to stay in connection with you, that's a priority for sure, and for this week? In order to be consistent and show up in your mailbox, I'm sending you this quick note so that I can focus on my bigger priority for the time being...it's a way to say hi, I'm here, thinking of you.
I practice what I preach.
How about you?
Maybe your situation is different? It could be a family situation that needs more of your focus, a health issue that needs some attention, or maybe you're going on that well deserved trip you've been planning. Regardless, something's pulling you away from all of the things that are calling for your attention.
It's okay to stop and gather your focus when you need to and go through the motions elsewhere. Going through the motions doesn't mean you don't give a s**t, it means that you know where your attention is required, your priority, and you're going to do the minimum to keep all of the "other" things going. It could mean that your other non-negotiables are temporarily modified, you don't necessarily stop doing the other things, you do what you have to do to keep them afloat with the intention of going back to them when you have the capacity.
When you have a bunch of balls in the air and you're struggling to keep them from dropping, ask yourself:
Which one or two can I put on the backburner temporarily?
Create a bookmark to go back and check in on these when you're ready to take them on again.
You'll collect them later if they matter because quite frankly, sometimes when you drop a ball or two you actually realize they weren't even yours to start with.
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Have you had to prioritize your world lately? Let's explore for a minute...
A funny thing can happen when you pull back and prioritize...you may discover that:
The new level of attention you're giving other things is actually more appropriate.
Some of the things you've put aside really don't matter when you go back and revisit them.
What else happens?
You get perspective, you're managing your priorities and perhaps you realize that some things only required you to go through motions.
You can't be "on" everywhere, all of the time, it's just not possible.
Where in your life right now do you need to go through the motions and where do you need to double down and focus? It's okay. The whole thing is realizing that's where you're at and that's what you need to do right now. It's temporary.
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Warmly,
Ann
Are you going through the motions? That’s okay…