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22-Saying ‘Yes’ to Your Values – Prioritizing What Truly Matters

Aug 27, 2025

Show Notes:

Welcome to another episode of the series “Making Today Count,” where we dive into transforming busyness into progress by aligning your daily activities with your core values. If you often find yourself overwhelmed by constant activity yet struggle to see meaningful results, this episode is for you.

Main Points:

  • Distinguishing Busyness from Productivity:

    • Understand the critical difference between being busy and being truly productive.

    • Learn how aligning your daily tasks with your personal values can lead to meaningful progress.

  • The Power of Intentional Commitments:

    • Discover the importance of being intentional about your commitments.

    • Reflect on whether your actions align with your true priorities, rather than merely responding to external pressures.

  • Value-Based Task Evaluation:

    • Evaluate your daily activities against your core values.

    • Recognize the power of saying “no” to less important tasks to create space for more meaningful commitments.

  • Practical Exercise for Clarity:

    • Identify three core values and determine one task for each value to accomplish today.

    • Simplify task management by focusing on these values and corresponding tasks to maintain clarity and direction.

  • Simple vs. Easy:

    • While distractions are easy, returning to a focus on values and intentional actions is simple.

    • Keep your approach straightforward to enhance alignment with your values.

Key Takeaways:

  • Every “yes” to one task means a “no” to another. Be intentional with your choices.

  • Prioritize one value-driven task each day to ensure your actions reflect what truly matters to you.

  • You have the power to choose how you invest your time and energy.

Action Points:

  • Reflect on your core values and assess if your daily activities align with them.

  • Use the practical exercise to identify and focus on three core values and corresponding tasks.

Join in making today count by aligning your actions with your values, leading to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Remember, you have the power to choose how you invest your time, attention, and energy. Let’s make it count!

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