With a million things competing for our attention it seems we sometimes forget to prioritize our priorities. Going to work, cleaning, cooking dinner, family obligations, friends needing help…the list of things we want to do is endless. In the midst of all that we often forget to prioritize the very things that are most important to us.

Working to provide a better life for your family, yet then not being fully present when you are around them. Wanting a better life for yourself, but then using distractions for that little burst of happy after a hard day. You want to prioritize health and fitness but there just doesn’t seem like there is enough time in the day. We all have the same amount of time in each day; however, some people have learned to utilize their time more efficiently by focusing on their priorities each and every day.

For example, if you want to prioritize more quality time with loved ones it may be a good idea to schedule in 15 minutes of undivided attention for each other. Instead of constantly saying I’ll do it when I’m done cleaning, shopping or whatever else is on your to do list for the day. Set the timer for 15 minutes and create a ritual or habit where you do something special with each other during that time.

If you want to prioritize health and fitness focus on the benefits of why you want those things. Why do you want to be healthier or more fit? Could you possibly fit in 20 minutes of an easy strength work out? Or better yet if you love to socialize start creating more events with friends and family that are more fitness oriented.

Another helpful way to focus on your priorities is to remind yourself every day that they are important to you. Schedule them in just like you do your workday, doctor appointments or special events. What three things are your top priorities? Family? Work? Career? Learning a new skill? Once you find what your top three priorities are start creating habits to do them every day.