While cleaning, I listened to Emma’s podcast. She explained how people typically focus on 2 of 3 priorities at a time. (If you would like to learn more about it click on the link to listen.)
It got me to thinking… what has my focus and what could be more of a priority?
Within the first 3 months, my social life and sleep took up my time. It stemmed from me moving home and enjoying my love ones for the holidays. When I lived in Texas, my social life really wasn’t a thing. I didn’t have any friends out there so I craved social interactions.
However, it came to a point where I noticed the important factors for growth was lacking. While being on the phone all the time, traveling to see friends, and sleeping my “career success” was suffering. I had to check myself. Like hey girl umm you do have other responsibilities. While you’re on the phone talking, what is it adding to your life? Don’t get me wrong the conversations beneficial; just no actions behind it.
So I needed a switch. What should be the priorities in my life that will help become the best version of myself right now ?
I think for me it’s not just 2.
I’m always going to focus on my relationship with God because He is the focus point of my life. He leads me on the right path and focus on the why. Also, my flesh in check.
And the other 2 focus points, are physical health and career. With working out, it’s not necessarily about changing my body it’s the other aspect of my life that keeps me disciplined. This trains my mind, to keep going when my flesh wants to quit. When I was more social and hanging out, I found myself slipping back into old habits. My flesh was overriding my soul. And that’s not okay with me; I know I can’t contribute to the bigger purpose if I let go of myself and just wild out to this temporary “worldly” fun. So I knew in this season I had to choose purpose over pleasure again. *disclaimer* I’m not saying you can’t have fun in life but there’s always the saying…. There’s a time and place for everything. I had my break of relaxation but when my priorities starts slacking and flesh wins that’s not a battle I’m willing to lose.
So yes, of course I’m still social with my daily check ins with family and friends but spending hours and hours on the phone back, and traveling back home every weekend is on pause right now. I’m using the free time that I do have to work on discipline and mastering my gifts.
With being said, what are your current priorities or what do you desire to prioritize?
Link to Emma’s podcast : https://open.spotify.com/episode/6i37m4hQjSz4MpohR7gk1i?si=14zAlleXSS2nRh0-oUZeTg
Talk to you soon, Key Lashaye 🖤
