Your Priority Centered Life

79: How to Adjust When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned


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You know that moment when your plan completely falls apart?

Everything looked manageable when you started your day…

And then something shifts.

A delay.

An unexpected errand.

A change in timing.

And suddenly, your whole day feels off.

In this final episode of the road trip series, we’re talking about one of the most important skills in life planning:

Adjusting when things don’t go as planned

Because no matter how well you plan your week, there will be detours.


Over the past few episodes, we’ve talked about:

  • Choosing what matters
  • Protecting your time
  • Building in rest
  • Noticing the experience along the way


But even with all of that in place, plans still change.

And when they do, many people fall into a familiar pattern:

Trying to rush and catch up

Or beating themselves up for getting off track

Neither one works.


In this episode, we’re talking about how to do exactly that in your life without turning your week into a cycle of overwork, exhaustion, and frustration.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why your plans fall apart (and why that’s normal)
  • The problem with trying to “catch up”
  • How overcorrecting leads to burnout
  • A simple way to reset your week
  • Why weekly reflection helps you stay on track
  • How to adjust your plans without guilt


Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • The Sunday Priority Check Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/sunday-priority-check
  • Prior 10 Life Assessment: https://www.prior10.com


Try this after you listen:

Ask yourself:

Am I still headed where I want to go this week?

If yes, keep going.

If not, adjust.

No rushing. No guilt.

Just check the map and keep moving.


Your Next Steps:

  • Work with Me: https://www.dr-alise.com
  • Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment: https://www.prior10.com
  • Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alise-murray

Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.


The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

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Your Priority Centered LifeBy Alise Murray, PhD