Whenever I work with people, they almost always ask me, “If you were to make just one suggestion to me, Chuc, what would it be?
My quick answer always is: “Make time for you before you do anything else.” When I say this to my clients and my audiences, they usually give me a very puzzled look because they almost always are thinking about everything except themselves: e-mail, voice mail, text messages, schedule changes, upcoming meetings, deadlines, needs of other people, even their own To-Do list!
You are reading this blog for your own reasons and, since you are here, I’m asking you to please realize that YOU are your #1 Priority.
Please realize that it won’t do you any good to answer e-mail, handle interruptions, make phone calls, and check social networks if you aren’t healthy and sane. I’m sure you’d agree with that. Right?
I want you to be healthy and sane so my suggestion to you right now is that you make certain to diligently schedule time for you – every single day — or you won’t get it. After all, you do deserve health and sanity, don’t you?
Here’s a simple reminder for you. It’s one I invented for myself.
Every time you hear or think of the word “Time,” please consider that the word “Time” includes the letters:
- I
- Me
I suggest that these letters will help you remember what your #1 priority is.
Ok, if you haven’t scheduled time for you yet today, please do so now. You do deserve those minutes for yourself, Correct?
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