Have you been making progress on your to-do list recently? Or maybe the better question for you is about how your success goals are coming? Of course I hope that this year has been a productive one for you so far on your lists and/or goals, but I’ve been talking with some people recently who feel like they haven’t been getting any of those things done. And they would be right: because they’ve been dealing with a bunch of life changes and challenges they haven’t been able to make progress on the things that they were hoping to which has been really frustrating and disappointing for them. If that’s been you this year, know you’re not alone.
But they’ve been missing out on something important: they’re making progress in other areas that previously they weren’t. One of the areas that I find to be the most important to success, especially long term success is about the day-to-day and how well you’re able to manage that. For example: are you caught up on laundry, are you eating at least one healthy meal a day, do you prioritize your mental health, are you spending more than just pillow time with your partner, are your kids happy and involved in activities, are your kids on top of their school work, is your home tidy at the end of the day, and are you on top of your bills? These are just a few of the things that seem so ordinary, but are so important when it comes to overall success because it’s often in the ordinary that really shows what you’re made of and ensures greater long term success.
Would it be awesome if we could all find time every day or every week to work on our success goals and to-do lists? Of course. But sometimes there’s just as much progress and success to be found in keeping up with the existing responsibilities you have and staying on top of them despite the challenges you’re facing in your life. And when it comes to your success journey, your ability to make consistent progress may be more valuable in the end than making great strides or finishing whole to-do lists all at once. Even if you’re not succeeding in the ways that you wanted to, how have you been successful recently?