In January 1^st post I posed a question to you that my husband had asked of me and said I’d share my answer with you.

The question: “If you could only achieve one thing in 2008 what would it be?”

My answer is simple: The one thing I most want to do in 2008 is to impact the lives of people through my speaking engagements, my blog, my assessments and my employability workshops.  Everything else, as the saying goes, is gravy.

I know beyond a shadow of doubt that while I am on this Earth I am to share my story, my experiences and my skills and talents to encourage others in their own journeys.  As long as I am doing this, I experience rewards beyond imagination.

As I said in Tuesday’s post, this answer is what I use to shape my priorities.  As opportunities present themselves to me I simply ask if they fit my vision for fulfilling the above.  If not, I graciously decline the opportunity.  If so, I commit and offer 100% of my effort to seeing the opportunity come to fruition.

By checking opportunities against my priorities I remove the pressure to accept every offer that is given me.  I know what I am to be doing and as long as I am faithful to that calling I can leave the rest to others.  No pressure.  No guilt.

What are your priorities for 2008?  Have you answered the question - If you could only achieve one thing in 2008 what would it be?

Choose a Better Life by taking the time to discern what you are called to do this year.  Then follow that calling and set your priorities accordingly.