It really is true that most of what we do is for ourselves even though we swear we “have to do it” in the name of  , children, spouses, and friends. Decide to make different choices with your actionable time. By running your tasks, errands, meetings, relationships, reading, etc., through this filter, you’ll be amazed at how much you will be able to eliminate completely or delegate to someone else. This enables you to complete more work in    less time, thereby freeing up time to work on things you are truly passionate about.My recuperation started while working my financial planning business an hour a day until I could work longer. If you would have told me six months ago I would only be able to work 20 hours a week, I would have had a conniption fit and spiraled downward by the weight of self-imposed anxiety and guilt. But that didn’t.  happen. Instead, I learned how to put me first; something I could never do before. I’ve got more time to spend on the things I value most—my faith, my husband, my friends, and my clients. I never thought I would say that two of the most disturbing incidents in my life enabled a life-changing discovery I am truly grateful for. But then again, doesn’t the phoenix arise and fly out from ashes? Now I truly understand the beauty of the mythological lore.How does this relate to financial planning? Well for starters, uggs outlet   time is a priceless resource. This     plan allows you to reclaim your time so you’re free to do what you were meant to do. By decreasing the hours spent on earning an income, yet maintaining or even increasing revenues, your income per hour rises. That makes good financial sense. Again, as a holistic financial planner, I like to look at the client’s life as a whole. This methodology feeds personal values and increases resources that guide and direct our investment policies and decisions, no matter if you’re an entrepreneur or employee. That’s why I’m sharing it with you. So what if it wasn’t all my idea, I learned a lot from Tim. So can you.

I challenge you to use this filter to weed out extraneous expenditures and activities. After a few weeks, take a little time to assess the changes and discover how much more time and resources you have and the impact of those results. You can live  your dream now if you live your life by intentionally choosing what to spend your precious time on and what not to. I choose faith, family, friends, and clients. How are you going to start smart in 2010? Let me know by commenting below.