What is this week in service of?
Something I've been thinking about lately: what are we prioritizing at any given point in time?
Some bodies of work tell us that we can do three things well.
Others stretch this to five.
No matter the specific number, the takeaway is similar —we can do anything, but we can't do everything.
It can be easy to fall into the trap of “the elephant looking small in the distance,” where more seems possible than reality allows.
As a way to gently counteract this and stay anchored in what matters most, I've been experimenting with a simple practice:
At the top of my calendar each week, I add a line for:
one professional focus
one personal focus
Not everything that will get done—just what the week is in service of.
Last week, it looked like facilitating a virtual executive offsite and supporting a friend who had surgery.
There are of course many other tasks on the list and events on the calendar, but these are the two anchor focus areas of the week.
When they were clear, it became easier to make decisions, create space, and follow through in a more intentional way.
If something is actually important, it can't be pushed to the margins.
This simple practice is helping me with this idea.
What about you?
Any small, simple practices you have that allow you to prioritize what matters most? Please feel free to hit reply and share, if you'd like.
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