You've heard "It takes a village to raise a child". It originates from an African proverb and conveys the message that it takes many people to provide a safe, healthy environment for children, where children are given the security, they need to develop and flourish, and to be able to realize their hopes and dreams.
My family and team have a different saying - "It takes a lot to run a Heather!" One of my core values is and always has been people. I love them. I feed them. I laugh and cry with them. I encourage and lift them. And any opportunity I get to serve them goes to the top of my “Desire to do list”, for which the real and tangible outcome make me the queen of over commitment! My ability to delegate and ask for help is a new skill. Probably developed in the last 6-7 years. And I love it! I am proud of me when I do and I know without questions, without my team, I would NEVER be able to do half of what I do.
With that in mind, I want to talk about a subject I am still working on a title for – it has gone from time management to self-management which I am now calling Lifesync. ($100 to the person who can give me a label that sings to me!!) Anyway, Lifesync transcends the mere allocation of minutes and hours; it encompasses a holistic approach to our lives that involves aligning and evaluating the significance of tasks based on core values, priorities, and the utilization of our personal resources. It conveys the idea of harmonizing different elements to achieve a balanced and purposeful existence.
Seeing Your Life as a WHOLE
Traditionally, time management relies on the dual dimensions of importance and urgency. However, introducing significance as the third pillar enriches our perspective. Significance urges us to evaluate tasks not merely based on deadlines or immediate outcomes but on their long-term impact on our businesses and lives.
As women who often wear multiple hats, it's crucial to view Lifesync as a tool for harmonizing our personal, family, and professional lives. By recognizing the significance of both domains, we can create a sustainable, fulfilling balance that fosters success in every aspect. Lifesync gives legitimacy to combining personal and business pursuits, such as having work associates or customers help on a non-profit fundraiser you support or taking your children to help take down and clean up after an event, in essence building and nurturing relationships.
Aligning with Core Values
Every woman entrepreneur has a set of core values that guides her journey. Lifesync involves aligning daily tasks with these values, ensuring that each action contributes to the larger tapestry of personal and professional fulfillment. As we become more practiced in our alignment, the decisions of how, where, when and even perhaps who become easier. And by doing so, we build a business that not only succeeds financially but also resonates with authenticity and purpose.
Balancing the Urgent and the Important
In the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship, it's easy to get caught up in urgent matters, neglecting the truly important ones. These are the firefighting tasks of our lives and tend to be a joy suck when in the middle of them. Lifesync encourages us to take a higher-level look (a significance filter) to build a consistent, productive balance – addressing pressing issues without losing sight of the strategic, value-driven initiatives that will propel our businesses forward.
Cultivating a Success Mindset
Lifesync involves cultivating a mindset that acknowledges the infinite potential within every moment. It's about viewing challenges as opportunities, setbacks as lessons, and every task as a steppingstone toward our larger goals. In fact, Lifesync, reenforces time multiplier is a strategy or tool that creates more free time for you in the future. Abraham Lincoln said, “If you had six hours to chop down a tree, I would spend the first four hours sharpening the axe”. This perspective empowers us to navigate the entrepreneurial journey with resilience and grace.
In the world of women entrepreneurs, Lifesync appears as a guiding principle for navigating the complexities of time. At Novel Expressions, we believe by incorporating significance into our lifestyle approach, we elevate our decision-making, aligning our actions with core values, priorities, and the intricate dance of life as a whole. We would be honored at the opportunity to support you as you learn to embrace Lifesync and watch as your entrepreneurial journey transforms into a purposeful and impactful adventure.
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