Lately I have found myself with more on my plate than I know what to do with, not unlike many of you, I am sure. Not a bad thing because I have lots of work.

In his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective people, Stephen Covey’s 3rd rule is to put first things first.  So here is what I did with it.

Waking up I put first things first, for me it is to practice meditation. I put first things first when I start working. I put first things first when I am home, etc.  There is no right or wrong about what goes first.  The only rule is to put those things first that matter most. Only you can decide what that is in each area of your life. 

Think about it.  If we practice this day in day out, our lives will be overfilled with quality since much of our time will be spent with what matters most in each area of our lives.

Give it a test drive.

What did you notice?

I am listening …