Defining What Matters Most

What matters most in your life? Your actions express your priorities. Are they properly aligned?  A priority is a thing that is regarded as more important than another.

About 3 years ago I began a life changing journey. The book PUSH by Chalene Johnson was a starting point for change in many areas of my life. Before, TV was a big priority in my life. I had a subscription to TVGuide (which I highlighted), VCR+ and my BFF gave me a TIVO as my wedding gift! You get the picture.

From about 8-11PM 5 nights a week I could be found in front of the boob tube. Once I became a mom, my husband still kept late work hours so the TV became my companion. Also during that time I would late night snack out of boredom.

You want to live according to your top priorities. Your priorities are "what is important to you, your values, what makes you happy, gives you purpose, gives you pride". Who do you want to be?

TV was not going to rule my life. It was a priority I wanted to dissolve.  I had to limit and make time for other more important things. My top priorities are Family, Friendship, Wellness, Happiness. My relationships give me joy. To honor my priorities I had to make some changes with my routine.

I wanted to build on my relationships. I want to be present for my girls, so during the hours of 4-9 PM I am social media free.  My husband and I have started exercising together in the evenings.  I have decreased my TV viewing to just 1 show a week(Survivor). With the extra hours I now have I can use my passion for Wellness and pay it forward.

I took the advice from Chalene and created a Top Priority Statement.
"My number- one priority is my immediate family: my husband and 2 daughters. My family is of greatest importance because my purpose in life is to be a loving wife and mother. I will honor my top priority by being actively engaged in their presence. I will ask questions, listen, support, provide physical touch. I will spend quality time as a whole and individually with each.  Putting my at home business first would be inconsistent to my top priority. To honor my family I will limit my business to set work hours. I need to be protective of my work hours so they don't default to family time. I need to schedule devoted family time on weekends." Writing this out has helped define what matters most to me.

I encourage you to create your Top Priority Statement. Share below.

*Next Monday we will discuss goals.