98. Get Your Priorities Straight and Apportion Your Time Accordingly

In this candid solo episode of The Concussion Coach podcast, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone to share something that has been on my mind lately: the importance of getting our priorities straight and making sure our lives are aligned with those priorities. Inspired by a meaningful quote from my late grandfather—“Get your priorities straight and apportion your time accordingly”—this episode is a gentle but honest invitation to realign your time, energy, and attention with what truly matters most.

Whether you're in concussion recovery or just navigating a busy life, I walk you through a reflective exercise that can help you gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and create more peace and purpose in your everyday life. I also share my own top five priorities and how I’ve begun to intentionally allocate time toward each one.

You’ll leave this episode with a clear, practical step to take today—and the encouragement to start small and stay intentional.

Key Takeaways:

• Why it’s so easy to drift from your true priorities
  

• A simple, reflective exercise to identify your top five priorities
  

• How to evaluate your daily actions through the lens of what truly matters
  

• Permission to prioritize rest, healing, and yourself without guilt
  

• A reminder that even small efforts toward your values count
  

  
  

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Reflection Exercise:

• Pause and ask: If someone watched my day yesterday, what would they think my priorities are?
  

• Write down your Top 5 Priorities
  

• Under each priority, list a few intentional ways you can align your time with that value
  

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I’d love to hear what came up for you during the exercise or how you're thinking about your own priorities. Reach out via the website and share your reflections!

Final Thought:

Even the smallest step toward what matters is meaningful. Get your priorities straight—and apportion your time accordingly. You've got this.

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand and manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website: ⁠www.theconcussioncoach.com⁠, or click on this link: ⁠https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact