The 80/20 rule says that on a list of 10 tasks, only 2 of those tasks will return 80% of the value of the entire list. Look at your ‘to do’ list for today.Which tasks are directly related to what you most want in life? Find the 2 high value items on your list and tackle them first. These tasks are the ones that really move us forward. Many of us actively avoid the top 2 priorities because they are more challenging than the rest. If they are to lead us to worthy goals, they are undoubtedly asking us to move into new territory in thinking and acting, and this can be scary. But this is also REWARDING! “Don’t kid yourself: it’s because you’re doing all those C’s (low priorities) and NOT because you haven’t any time, that you don’t get to do your A’s.” -- Alan Lakein

Our minds are incredibly powerful. We put that power to work for us when we consciously set an intention to be or do something. Get into the practice of consciously setting an intention for every activity in which you are involved. Your intention might support efficiency – for example, to complete a job or project by a specific time. Your intention might support your personal growth, e.g. , to undertake a task that scares you. Or it might support more soul connection, e.g., to see beauty in the chaos of your day. When we make an effort to set an intention, no matter how trivial it may appear,we are taking the time to choose what we want for ourselves. And clearly, this is essential for our growth – to actively, thoughtfully choose what we want for ourselves. “By becoming a conscious choice-maker, you begin to generate actions that are evolutionary for you.” -- Deepak Chopra