To do or not to do?

I know it’s not quite Shakespeare, but I guarantee you that the question is just as important as any literary prose.

The foundation of the question, to do or not do, is rooted in the idea of how will you spend your finite time?

As you are aware, your options about where you spend your time are unlimited and extremely tempting. And unfortunately, it’s unreasonable to expect you to be like Odysseus and tie yourself to an imaginary mast blindfolded and your ears plugged with beeswax to avoid the alluring call of the sirens of distractions.

However, instead of physical restraint, you can ask yourself, to do or not to do? You can use the question as a filter for your actions.

To do or not to do is about aligning your actions with your priorities. It’s also about limiting your options.

If you’re like most people, then there will be times when you’ll over-commit yourself and stretch yourself thin because you won’t want to disappoint other people. And while your intentions are noble and your desire to do for others and to feel wanted are great motivators, there will be times when you’ll have to make the difficult decision whether to what’s best for you or for others.

You will also encounter the challenge of procrastinating or even quitting when a project or task becomes difficult, and here again; you should ask yourself the question. And if the answer is quit because the task no longer aligns with your goals or values, then do so. But, if you still feel motivated to move forward, then remind yourself that difficulties and obstacles are part of any worthwhile journey.

So, use the question to filter how you spend your time. Come to terms with the fact that regardless of how you feel about it, you must make a finite number of choices. Align your choices with your priorities and let everything else fall to the wayside as you carve out a life that’s important to you.

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