Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand: An Unforgettable Visual for Prioritizing Your Life
Is your jar full?
In this analogy, the jar symbolizes your life. Just as a professor demonstrates to his students, by prioritizing time, we can achieve anything. But it’s crucial to fill our jar with the big things first.
Bottom line: If you spend too much time on trivial matters, you’ll miss out on the BIG stuff—the important things in life that truly matter.
What are your big life rocks (or golf balls)?
List your most important priorities.
What are your pebbles?
The pebbles are other important things, but they’re smaller than the big rocks.
Does your sand get in the way?
The sand represents the small stuff. Are you spending too much time on trivial matters? Do they hinder what truly matters to you?
The best days make space for the big things. Let your major priorities lead the way today, filling your life with purpose and fulfillment.
And remember, even when life’s jar feels overflowing, there’s always room for a little fun. It’s essential for keeping balance and perspective!
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The most valuable of lessons. Thanks for the important reminder Jess! I’ll be sharing this with all my therapy clients.
Thanks, Morgan! I love this reminder too! 🙂