The ** shared today is taken by me in Suzhou Hanshan Temple, in this thousand-year-old temple, we can still feel the weight of history and the shortness of life, cherish and be grateful for the moment, and at the same time boldly strive to pursue our dreams.
Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji's "Fengqiao Night Park": "The moon falls and the sky is full of frost, and Jiang Feng is sad and sleepy." Hanshan Temple outside the city of Gusu rang in the middle of the night to the passenger ship. "The melodious sound of the bell in the silence of the poem is really fascinating.
Today is also Christmas Eve in the West, and at the same time, the company's and individuals' 2023 year-end summary and review will be carried out, which will last until New Year's Eve, summarizing the work and experience of the year, from growth (learning outcomes) how many books have been read, performance (goal completion), health (fitness plan completion), family building (family relationship and children's time with each other), planning 2024 strategy and direction, 2024 goal setting, and also clarifying the annual plan from five dimensions, and monthly completion stage requirements. The specific content is preserved and consulted for life, and there are important wealth goals. By sharing every day, make a big wish to complete a multi-year goal, and make a ten-year appointment. So as to better meet the future!
Song Dynasty poet Lu You's "Sufeng Bridge": "Seven years less than Fengqiao Temple, the guest pillow is still the middle of the night. Fengyue does not need to sigh lightly, Bashan is still a thousand heavy. ”
The Ming Dynasty poet Gao Qi's "Bofeng Bridge": "Painting the bridge three hundred reflecting the river city, the Fengqiao in the poem is uniquely famous." After several times of recalling Zhang Ji, the moon falls and the bell rings". The melodious bell of Hanshan Temple has been ringing in this poem for more than 1,500 years.
Let's start our reading of Stephen Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" in this issue, and continue to share the learning experience in Chapter 3 of "Put First Things First" and how to help us make the right decisions efficiently, starting with the in-depth understanding of time management and priority setting**. This habit not only focuses on how to manage time efficiently, but also emphasizes prioritizing based on importance rather than urgency, ensuring that our actions are aligned with long-term goals and values. Here are the key steps to put this habit into practice in your life and work:
The four-quadrant rule:Stephen Covey proposed a four-quadrant model of time management, dividing tasks into four categories: important urgent, important not urgent, unimportant urgent, and unimportant not urgent. Understand these categories and learn to prioritize them accordingly.
Focus on the important not urgent:Highly effective people spend most of their time on "important, non-urgent" tasks that are directly related to long-term goals and visions.
Daily planning:When planning on a day-to-day basis, consider those tasks that are critical to achieving your long-term goals, even if they may not be urgent.
Decision-making criteria:Be clear about your core values and long-term goals and make them the basis for your decisions.
Global Perspective:Take a broader look at your life and work and understand how different tasks and activities are interconnected.
Multi-dimensional planning:Consider aspects of your personal life, family, career, and more, and make sure your time management plan covers all of these areas.
Self-restraint:Cultivate self-discipline, resist, and avoid wasting time on "unimportant, urgent" or "unimportant, not urgent" tasks.
Time Audit:Conduct regular time audits to assess how your time is being allocated and make sure it aligns with your priorities.
Communication Priority:Communicate your priorities clearly with those around you (e.g., co-workers, family members) for support or necessary cooperation.
Learn to say "no":Learn to decline unimportant requests or distractions to protect your time and energy.
Emergency Preparedness:While primarily focused on "important and non-urgent" tasks, there is also a need to set aside time and resources for possible emergencies.
Flexibility:When faced with a real emergency, you can flexibly adjust your plan and deal with urgent matters.
Learning & Reflection:Continue to learn new time management techniques, regularly reflect on your habits and practices, and look for room for improvement.
Adaptability:Flexibly adjust your time management strategy and priorities as your life and work environment changes.
By practicing the habit of "putting things first", we can manage our time more effectively and ensure that our actions are aligned with long-term goals, leading to personal and professional effectiveness. This is not only a use of skills, but also a change in attitude towards life, which requires us to continue to self-reflect and grow.
We are all a speck of dust in the world, and working hard to live this life is the only chance for each of us, so that the world and the people around us, relatives and friends will be a little more happy and happy because of our efforts, so that life is also a life without regrets.