The art of managing priorities

We all prioritise in one way or another, every day. There are many theories about how to do that, especially those that help people to prioritise tasks that are urgent or important.

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A few years ago, life was at a slower pace; communication was by handwritten or typewritten letters, phones stayed where they were installed and did not accompany us wherever we went.

Information came to us slowly; advertisements were in the cities on hoardings, and we had time to weigh things up. Not today.

We are bombarded with information, deadlines are mostly urgent and keep changing, so what to do? If we do not learn how to prioritise, we run the risk of ruining relationships, or living life robotically and, at worst, we develop stress to such an extent that our physical and mental well-being are at risk.