The pace of life is incredibly fast. Working on your personal goals requires you manage your time, your actions, your priorities, your ideas, your relationships, and still dedicate time for thinking and growing. It is a challenge, but yet, it should not feel like work. Defining purpose and creating harmony will naturally align your daily activities. Yet the one thing that creates harmony, can sometimes be the toughest. You need to think big, dream bigger, and create a grand vision of your success.
We all have needs in our lives. Love and significance are two that help drive our level of satisfaction. So this week I have found myself pondering the link between my personal vision and the satisfaction that comes from significance.
I discovered that if your vision lacks significance, then you will lack the drive to see it through. And if you do achieve your vision, and it lacks significance, then your satisfaction will not be high.
Benjamin Disraeli said, “Nurture great thoughts for you will never go higher than your thoughts.” We need great thoughts, great dreams, and significance. If you are able to achieve all three, then your actions, priorities, and goals will align. Your work becomes your passion, and your level of satisfaction increases.
The lesson I learned is that if you become disconnected with your vision, then everything else will become very difficult. Daily tasks will overwhelm you. Your activity level may climb, but your productivity will plummet.
There are several great reflection questions buried in this lesson. Does your vision provide significance? Are you connected and committed to your vision?
If you find yourself struggling with your daily responsibilities, then step back and take a look at your purpose, your vision, and your goals. You may find you need to make a few adjustments to get back on a productive path.