None of us can expect a smooth path throughout life and very few people are ever able to claim that they achieve all they set out to achieve, however, the decisions you will have taken in the past were taken by an entirely different person. A person with different priorities and outlook on life, more able and perhaps willing to spend time on things that were of the moment. Knowing at that time you had plenty of time left to make longer term decisions, and to consider the importance of using time itself well.
- Would you today trust decisions affecting your wealth, family, career, happiness and success as well as wellbeing to that relatively inexperienced person?I'm not so sure you would, that's the benefit of hindsight. Naturally this will depend on how much fall-out of those decisions is still affecting you today. If you are highly successful then the right decisions were made, if you are still striving to be successful a revision will be helpful, if you are struggling then the inappropriate choices were made.
- Our research and personal experiences show quite clearly that the biggest factors in your wellbeing when you reach the age of 60 are the decisions you take now or have taken between the ages of 35-55.
How effectively you used your time since then on their most important things or not as the case may be. We are all so bogged down day by day dealing with the demands, opportunities and pressures of today that we don't take time out to consider what is really going to be important to us in the medium and long term. Of equal importance, most of us fail to recognise the crucial role of using at least some time on the things that will make the medium and longer term a fulfilling and more satisfying experience. Have you failed so far? Your clock is running but have you a 'road map' to follow or effective and well practiced self and time management skills so you can make a difference. Why highlight the ages 35-55 as being of paramount importance?
1. Firstly, during this period key decisions, opportunities and challenges become very much clearer. You will have experience, knowledge, wisdom and probably major responsibilities. A feeling that some options are opening up and other closing down. The hopes and aspirations of others will be focused on you and what you are going to do in the future for them. At this time a successful person wants and expects their success to continue, a less successful individual wants to know how to improve and make a difference and those who are stuck are facing a bleak future. Which one are you?
2. Secondly, with life expectancy extending the decisions you take during this period in life are likely to be the ones that live longest in impact on any prosperity, success and enjoyment you will experience in your life.
3. Thirdly, too many people reluctantly but inevitably accept less than they are capable of and that diminishes them, their families and society. A lack of self awareness, personal and life goals and time effectiveness leaves too many people challenged at work where the requirement is to achieve more in less time. The pressures to meet the expectations of family, friends, ourselves and a work life balance often leads to stress with inevitable effects on productivity, morale, loss of time and health.
4. Finally a whole generation of people are on or about to land on a plateau, wondering where the last ten years have gone and worrying about how the next twenty or so years will work out.
Unless and until this is resolved the time will come when it is almost too late to change. Self help and supported time and life actions can help! Self help and time planning and life actions help you to become more self aware, to identify your strengths and abilities and to apply this knowledge in recognising and taking decisions that will improve your experience and sense of achievement over future years. Stop putting up with the things that are getting in the way - right now! Start from where you believe you are and take self help support form books, videos, friends, colleagues and those who have mastered the critical stages in life when what you decide and do shapes much more than the next few months. I know positive actions for time and life achievements are a challenge when all around you is busy, immediate and demanding but you can choose to explore a new 'road map' based in your goals and ideals. You can be ready and able to make significant change - right now.
Derek Butcher, (calm time champion.) Visit my website at http://www.timechampions.com for more information on how to improve your personal opportunites to build a more successful and fulfilling life through self development and time management. You will find how to guides, books, articles and many many tips on key issues of time and life management focused on taking SMALL STEPS and developing SELF CONFIDENT ACTION for you. See you at the site soon. Derek E mail me at: pretrain@aol.com and I will answer your personal questions to help you grow, plan and build a better time managed future directly. |
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