- September 29, 2025
- Jessica Harling
In today’s world, busyness is often worn like a badge of honor. But constantly spinning your wheels without clarity leaves little room for what matters most: taking care of yourself or meeting your goals in and outside of work. True prioritization isn’t about doing it all. It’s about doing what matters well and in order, so that you can achieve balance and goals, personal and professional, small and large.
Below are six practical tips to help you prioritize with more intention. And each one is a step toward professional, individual and interpersonal kindness and success.
1. Have a Process: Structure Frees Your Mind
Without a clear process, every task feels urgent and your mind never rests. A simple methodology gives you structure. It helps you see what’s truly important versus what’s just noise.
When you trust your process, you free up mental space for rest, reflection, and the activities that nourish you most.
2. Use Systems and Shortcuts to Automate
You don’t have to manually juggle everything. Look for ways to automate tasks: use calendar reminders, batching, templates, or apps that streamline repetitive work.
Automation is self-care. It reduces decision fatigue, cuts back on human error, and gives you time back, precious moments you can spend recharging or connecting with loved ones.
3. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions
Misunderstandings drain your energy. When something’s unclear, pause and ask the other person questions. Clarify deadlines, scope, and expectations.
You’re not being difficult, you’re setting yourself up for success and avoiding extra stress down the line. Clear communication is a gift to your future self.
4. Use Experts and Ask for Help
You don’t have to do everything alone. Seek advice, delegate tasks, and lean on people who know more than you do in certain areas.
Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a kindness to yourself. It lightens your load and allows you to focus your energy where you’re strongest (and happiest).
5. Reprioritize When Life Changes
Plans change and so should your priorities. Don’t cling to a to-do list that no longer fits your reality. Take a step back, assess, and shift things around.
Giving yourself permission to adjust is an act of grace. It keeps you from burning out and ensures you’re always putting your time where it matters most to you.
6. Revisit Your Goals Regularly
Your goals are your compass. If they no longer feel aligned with who you are or where you want to go, it’s time to recalibrate.
Checking in with your goals reminds you why you’re doing what you’re doing. It keeps you grounded in your bigger purpose, which, at its core, should always include your wellbeing.
Prioritization is Self-Care in Action
At the end of the day, prioritization is an act of self-respect. It’s choosing to spend your time and energy in ways that serve you, not just others.
By putting these tips into practice, you’re not only getting more done, you’re reminding yourself that you matter. And that is the most important priority of all.
Take a breath. Be kind to yourself. And keep putting you on your own to-do list.
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