Creating balance and juggling priorities is one of the things that I'm constantly struggling with. It is so easy for me to get wrapped up in the things that seem new and exciting, and forget about all the other responsibilities or goals that I have on my plate. Although it's great to get that push forward with the excitement of something new it doesn't help me to see things through to completion and manifest big goals.
Right now I have started a new full-time job and I have been focused on the excitement and learning that comes along with that. However I know that their are lots of responsibilities that go along with running my own coaching practice that I do not want to let fall by the waste side. I'm still struggling with how to utilize my excitement and move forward with new goals while still remaining steady regarding my long term commitments.
One thing that has helped me is to realize that it all cannot get done today. Setting a schedule and really focusing on what needs to get done now and what can be done tomorrow has helped some. I have also begun to take a look at how all the little things come together for a bigger goal. I see how my full-time job is giving me experience and knowledge that will influence my coaching practice. I see how the contacts I have made through my practice will enable me to help the students I currently work with. I begin to feel better about what I can and cannot get done when I see that all things are connected. I know that every day is not going to always go as planned but I do believe that having a plan and seeing how each component in that plan comes together will help reduce my stress and give me a sense of balance and accomplishment.
