The January contest #1 by sduttaskitchen| Priority!
Hello steemit family and a very happy New year to everyone, glad we all made it to this point as the year unveils let's talk about priority I know most people have drafted out new year resolutions and plans but then something needs to be carved out
- PRIORITIES: WHAT I’M CHOOSING AND WHAT I’M LETTING GO*
At some point in life, you realize that you cannot carry everything into a new season. Not as a sign of weakness, but because clarity has finally knocked on your door.
For a long time, I have lived with noise. Everyone and everything demanded attention at the same time. I wanted to grow, succeed, be there for people, and still keep myself together. The truth is, without clear priorities, you end up busy but unfulfilled.
So when I was asked to reflect on my priorities, I didn’t rush rather I sat with myself, honestly.
Right now, my first priority is personal growth. Not the loud, motivational kind, but the type that shows in discipline, learning, and self-awareness. I have come to understand that if I am not growing mentally, emotionally, and intellectually, every other achievement feels empty. Growth gives direction to everything else.Honestly following that is my purpose and dreams. There was a time I treated my dreams as spare plans more of something to attend to when everything else was settled. But life doesn’t work that way. Dreams don’t wait patiently. They either get your attention or slowly fade away. Choosing them as a priority now means showing up even when motivation is low.Another strong priority for me is peace of mind. I used to think peace was something you enjoy once you succeed but now I know better. Peace is allows you to pursue success without losing yourself. I have learned that anything that constantly steals my peace, no matter how attractive it looks, is too expensive.
Relationships also sit on my priority list,not the romantic one but differently now. I prioritize healthy and meaningful connections, not forced vibes I no longer measure relationships by how long they’ve lasted, but by how much they allow growth, respect, and honesty.
As important as choosing priorities is, removing the wrong ones is one of the hardest
This year, I want to remove people-pleasing from my priority list. I’ve seen how trying to make everyone happy slowly makes you resent yourself. Not everyone needs access to your time, energy, or emotions. Learning to say no is not wickedness but self-respect.I am also letting go of unnecessary pressure the type that comes from comparison and unrealistic expectations. Life to me is not a race, and constantly measuring my progress against others only distracts me from my own path and puts me on uneccessary thinking and depression.Another thing I am removing is over-explaining myself. Not everyone needs to understand my decisions and if my decisions are ok by me then it's the best. Some explanations drain more energy than silence ever will.
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This brings me to the importance of clearly stating priorities.Yes, I strongly believe that better understanding of priorities is necessary for achieving goals. When priorities don't align effort becomes scattered. You work hard, but nothing truly moves forward. But when priorities are clear, decisions are easier made You know what to say yes to and, more importantly, what to walk away from.
I have realized that clarity gives focus, and focus brings consistency why consistency produces results.
Looking back, most of the delays in my life didn’t come from lack of ability but from lack of direction. Once priorities are defined, goals stop being wishes and start becoming plans.
I am still learning. I am still adjusting. But this time, I am intentional about what stays and what leaves.
Because growth doesn’t come from doing more rather it comes from choosing better.
And as I move forward, I keep asking myself one simple question:
Is this aligned with my priorities? And trust me it helps me filter what's not in my plans giving me a healthy life feed
Thanks for reading my post I invite @kwinberry @ukpono @blessing to participate