How are priorities different from goals?

A goal is the end objective to what you’re trying to achieve. Let’s say for example you want to get a certain grade in a class.

You would need to make choices such as studying or going to a tutor a priority.

Things related to school would be put first, and you’d say no to choices that would keep you from achieving your goal.

Why you should have priorities in life

It’s no fun when you feel indecisive in your decision making. It’s no fun to feel anxiety about whether you’re making the best choices in life.

You can develop confidence in your decision-making through having clearly defined priorities. You can be less burned out with not having to try to do everything.

Your priorities may change over time, but no matter what you prioritize, it’s important to have them to be more productive and less stressed.

Here are some examples you can consider for deciding what priorities you’re going to have in life.

These are in no particular order of importance. You can decide which of these should be your top ones.