What if we did focus on what truly matters in our life all the time – not simply because we

experience a wakeup call, crisis, or major life change – but because we choose to in a pro-active
way? What would your life look like if you let go of some of your biggest distractions, the often-
meaningless worries and stresses that take your attention, and actually put more focus on the
people and things that are most important to you? I either write this list down on a piece of paper
or in journal (ideal) or simply make a mental list. For most people, however, they tend to be things
like family, personal/spiritual growth, health, career success/fulfilment, making a difference in the
world, fun, money, friends/community, travel, adventure, creativity, home, and more. While you
don’t need to rank them necessarily, thinking of these things with some priority can be helpful. Take
inventory of your day today (as well as the past few days, weeks, and months) and make a list (in
writing or in your head) of where you spend your time and attention. Tell the truth, even if you
aren’t proud of some of the activities or thoughts that get a lot of your focus. With this list it’s
important to rank them in some way – so that you’re clear about which activities, thoughts,
relationships, and more get your attention specifically, and how much you devote to each of them.