<aside> <img src="/icons/light-bulb_blue.svg" alt="/icons/light-bulb_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Have you ever taken a moment to pause and establish your priorities?

For a long time I hadn't either, but alongside what we've discussed so far, priorities give you the ultimate reference point when making decisions.

Allow me to explain what I mean by this...

When you have a clear cut list of priorities (once again, down paper or a device); when you are faced with a choice you can decide area of your life comes first.

For example, my current priorities are:

1. My health and my personal space, because without this I am useless and I cannot even attempt to give myself to others

2. My family, their health, safety, happiness, etc.

3. My life mission: Which in my case is my work

4. Social connections and a partner

Now when I am faced with a choice, and either my health or my work is the price I have to pay... I prioritise my health because it's higher on the list.

If I enter a relationship where my personal space or life mission is compromised, it's clear to me that it won't have the legs because of how my priorities are set.

If I'm invited to a lot of social events of parties - such that it will compromise my work and my health (more specifically my sleep schedule) - in my current phase of life, I say no if I know it to be best.

(Sometimes, going would be best for my mental health or my life mission)

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