At this very busy time of year, both personally and professionally, I thought a reflection on the never-ending dimension of time would be very relevant. My message is not one that delves into the Christmas theme, but rather one that has ample application to the holiday season. It happens not only at this time of year, but throughout the year--there just doesn't seem to be enough time to accomplish all that we desire to. Time always has lapsed and continues to lapse for each of us from minute to minute, class period to class period, sunrise to sunset, throughout our lifetime.
Do you ever feel stretched for time, like me? (Did you just laugh at that question?!) Do you leave loose ends at the end of the day? Wonder how you're going to get it all done? I have come to the realization that time constraints will always be present and that I will never get it all done (although I still find myself trying to get it all done). I know that we all strive to be the best people that we can be. In order to be our best, it is necessary that we take care of ourselves. So what can we do to manage all of our life activities, both professionally and personally? I have come to find comfort in rereading the story of The Big Rocks by Steven Covey several times throughout the year.
You can read the story of The Big Rocks HERE and you can see a video clip of Stephen Covey presenting in a seminar on Time Management (an older video) here:
The story of The Big Rocks is a great visual and a reminder for the priorities we make and our actions that reflect them.
Enjoy the time with your families over the holiday vacation and when you find some time to reflect on this short story, ask yourself this question: What are the ‘big rocks’ in my life? Then put those in your jar first.
Happy Holidays! :)
Thanks for the reminder. Now to sort the "big rocks" from the "small rocks." Sometimes it seems we have too many perceived big rocks.
ReplyDeleteA twist on the old saying: "Don't sweat the small stuff (rocks). It's all small stuff (rocks)!
Happy Holidays to all.