Friday, May 15, 2009

Happy Follow-Up Friday!

As you are following up on your to-dos and projects today, take some time to follow-up on your priorities.

Do you find yourself putting important tasks off because you are overwhelmed by your busy schedule? If your to-do list doesn't reflect your priorities, it will keep you frazzled and running in circles. Spend some of your precious time today following up on your priorities. Do you have them clearly defined and written down? If not, I challenge you to take this on.

Get out a piece of paper and write down seven personal priorities and seven professional priorities. Think about what is important to you. On your list of personal priorities you might want to include things like spending time with your spouse and children, and taking time to exercise. Your list of professional priorities might include things like continuing education and following up on leads. Keep in mind that priorities change and this list needs to be updated periodically. This is a simple and powerful exercise and I hope you will take it to heart.

For additional support, I highly recommend the book, Remodel Your Reality by Kim Fulcher.

Make it a habit to follow-up.