Aarti
Priorities and the process for making important decisions were at the heart of the conversation in my men’s small group. I dare you to name the five things you value most in life, and I’ll be the first to do it. Things like family, religion, and maintaining one’s health are what I mean. Attempt to incorporate a minimum of five.
Things that kept coming up were the ones we discussed. After that, I had them name the thing (apart from sleeping) that they feel occupies the most of their time. Work, TV, housework, and driving the kids to and from activities were among the responses.
We discussed the difficulties of dealing with everyday life that does not align with our priorities. Our conversation over possible strategies for aligning the lists was quite fruitful. Try compiling your own list and comparing the results. If you want to know how to make your priorities a reality every single day, here are our lists and the things you need to do.
1. Conversation.
We can and should start by talking. The guys in my group have discovered that just by discussing the conflict between our goals and the reality we face, we can often bring about positive change. We also discovered that talking to our partner about it helped a lot. Simply said, being self-aware is a step in the right direction. Stop squandering time because, well, life is brief.
2. Action Plan.
Then we found out that plans of action work. Intentionally working toward defined goals, making incremental progress, paying attention to even little improvements, and recognizing success along the way makes achievement appear more accessible when we create short and long term plans.
3. Support System.
Our mutual assistance is of the utmost importance. Living in a community where people are willing to provide a hand is essential. Together, we are stronger. Men are more likely to give in to positive peer pressure and require the support of other strong men for encouragement. We can make a difference by surrounding ourselves with other families who are also determined to focus on what’s truly important.
4. Commitment.
When we consider committing to healthy lifestyle changes as a family, it helps. For instance, one dad begged his wife to make sure he actually spent more time with the kids. He and his wife collaborated on a strategy. Accomplishment necessitates modesty, dedication, cohesiveness, and responsibility. When he enlisted the help of two other men from church who shared some of his objectives, things got much easier. Having fun with other dads; receiving positive reinforcement from mothers. Ralph lamented that his relationship with his children was at an all-time high, despite the fact that his golf skill was declining. When we band together, we can accomplish more.
