Don’t “Should” On Yourself: Do What Matters

Life and work are full of stuff we feel we “should” do. But, what would happen if we chose to do, say, live or work on what we felt was most important?

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I should…. “?  It gives a little twinge of guilt in your head and weighs on your shoulders.

Is your calendar or home office filled with things you “should” do?   A regular meeting you have been meaning to go to, a person you really would like to get to know, a party you really “should” go to, a project you “should” do or materials you feel you “should” hold onto.  Know what I mean?  A lot of times we feel an obligation to do or go to things that we’re really not that enthused about.  Many times those things don’t have a place and can be eliminated.  Sounds hard, but you’d be surprised how much better you’ll feel when you take those things out of your life!

Getting the “shoulds” out of your life. You might need to streamline your calendar or your, but where do you start?  Here’s a few questions to ask yourself about anything that falls into a sentence that begins with, “I should….”:

1. How important is it to you personally?
2. Will it build a relationship?
3. Would taking it off your calendar or out of your life prove detrimental?
4. Is it a habit you’ve outgrown?
5. Does it truly bring value to your life or business?

Is there something you “shouldn’t” be doing?