It’s Time to Prioritize

Episode Date: May 7, 2024

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Mastering Prioritization: Time Management for a Fulfilling Life

This video focuses on the crucial aspect of time management: prioritization. It begins by inviting viewers to reflect on their day and accomplishments, setting the stage for a deeper discussion on managing an overwhelming list of tasks in both professional and personal life. The speaker then draws a parallel between choosing what to eat from a buffet and deciding which tasks to prioritize, emphasizing the importance of understanding one’s values and important life aspects to guide these decisions. They introduce practical approaches for prioritization, including using lists to determine values, adopting the Agile and Scrum methodologies to assess task magnitude, and understanding the time investment for tasks. The talk also covers strategies to avoid procrastination, highlighted by a reference to a TED talk by Tim Urban. Tips on managing to-do lists effectively, focusing on a single task daily, and also maintaining a ‘not do’ list to avoid time-consuming habits are shared. The video ends with an exercise focused on concentration and mindfulness, inviting viewers to focus on a spot and observe their reaction, framing this as a metaphor for directing attention in life.

Identify your core values: https://www.christine-schickinger.de/en/your-values-download/

Your anti-procrastination boost:Tim Urban’s Ted Talk “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator”: https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator?language=en

Visit me at: christine-schickinger.com

00:00 Welcome to Leadwell: A Journey into Time Management
00:13 Diving Deep into Prioritization
02:02 Understanding What’s Important: The Foundation of Prioritization
04:50 Applying Agile Methodologies to Personal Prioritization
08:46 The Importance of Urgency, Importance, and Investment in Prioritization
12:21 Practical Tips for Effective To-Do Lists
14:34 Closing Thoughts and a Focus Exercise

This podcast was produced and edited with the use of AI
Music: AIVA
Logo: DALL-E 3
Final Cut: Descript, Canva, Audacity and iMovie

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Welcome to the “Lead Well!” podcast – where leadership meets mental fitness. Explore practical strategies for leading yourself and others with purpose, resilience, and psychological safety. Drawing on insights from corporate leadership, coaching, naturopathy, and even animal care, Christine Schickinger shares real-world tools to help you lead healthier, more impactful teams.