Challenges Young Adults Face: Prioritization

One of the issues that I think young adults face is a problem with being able to prioritize certain aspects of their lives. Often times we want to be involved in so many things, which seem to only be natural, but the reality of it is we can't be a part of everything. We are finite creatures and our time and our energy is limited. We sign up for everything that comes our way, either out of genuine enthusiasm for the activity or perhaps it is due to cultural predispositions to always be willing to say "Yes". Remember that movie "Yes Man"? I don't recommend it, by the way. As young adults, there are probably certain things which will undoubtedly be part of your lives: faith, family, friends, education, work, organizations, affiliations, leisure, and rest. Did I get everything? I already placed them in a certain order; it is my order of importance. Your order may be different. The question is for you, do you recognize a certain order in your priorities? If so, are you consistent? Too often, we judge the value of certain activities based on how we feel, right now, such that, even if we have made certain commitments in the past, we are quick to abandon them, simply because "I don't feel like it right now. I'd rather do this other thing." Or worse, we never really thought the commitment to be important to begin with so we signed on, and never wrote it down or show up. It is one thing if honoring our commitments only reflected our own personal integrity, but sometimes we forget that we may also represent larger groups depending on our associations. You pick. We may be Christians, a certain nationality or race, the family name, an organization, etc. But, who cares what other people think? Right? Ultimately, it really doesn’t matter what other people think. However, what other people think can either make the effort to accomplish your tasks and goals, short-term and long-term, easier or harder. What is the smart thing to do? 




In sum, put your life in order. What is important to you? Put things in their proper place. Balance the activities in your life. Don't waste time. Be a man of your word. If you say you will do something; do it. There was a time when kids were raised with a tough work ethic. They dreamed up a project, they worked hard, and they finished. Our modern culture is too soft. Where is society going? You have some thoughts? Stop thinking! Start doing. It will change, when we change. It is possible. By God's grace, it is possible. 

Instaurare omnia in Christo.

Laurence G.

April 20, 2010

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  1. Papa PuttssMay 25, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I like this one. Organization in life is not necessarily as much fun as the alternative, but it can save a lot of last minute frustration as you get along in age. Believe me, if you have dreams, make them drive you NOW, i the proper order. If not, someday you'll regret having left too much on the table. I speak from experience.

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  2. Laurence GonzagaJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks, Paul!

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