Have you ever wondered if an issue you are experiencing is a real problem that requires your effort and attention, or if it is just a distraction? Some issues will automatically resolve themselves and don’t require your energy or attention. Other issues are just distractions that don’t have real substance. Do you find yourself wasting a lot of time on these? Imagine if you tried to resolve every issue that came your way? You would probably feel exhausted, and frustrated by the end of each day.

So, the question is: How do you determine what is a real problem, and what is not? I find it helpful to use two gauges: 

#1- Is it important?

#2- Is it urgent?