Episode 204 3 Priorities: Your Roadmap to Professional Clarity and Getting Things Done This is the Mindset for Life podcast, a place for personal stories, coaching, neuroscience and my favorite positive psychology tools to master life, relationships and work. I'm your host. Bethanie Hansen. Read on for an episode summary, action items from the episode, and coaching tips. A transcript is available in the podcast player tool. And, if today is the right time for you to work with a coach, the contact form is available on this page. Episode Summary: Hey there! If you're feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and struggling to stay focused, this episode is your lifeline. I'm going to walk you through a game-changing approach to managing your day: focusing on just three key priorities. You'll learn how to cut through the mental clutter, reduce decision fatigue, and create a more purposeful, productive workflow. Whether you're a professional feeling constantly pulled in a million directions or someone who wants to bring more intention to your work and personal life, I'll share practical neuroscience-backed strategies, a real client success story, and simple positive psychology exercises that will help you transform your approach to getting things done. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear roadmap to reclaim your focus, boost your creativity, and start designing days that feel more like a "well-orchestrated masterpiece" than a chaotic scramble. Actions to Try It Out Ready to Transform Your Mindset? Here are three simple exercises you can start today, no matter your work style or schedule: First, grab a journal or open a notes app and do a quick morning intention setting. Write down your three must-do tasks and – this is key – why they actually matter to you. Don't just list tasks; connect them to your bigger goals and values. Next, build in a mid-day check-in. Maybe it's during lunch or a water break – just take five minutes to reflect on your progress. Are you moving toward those priorities? Do you need to adjust anything? This isn't about being perfect, it's about staying intentional. Finally, try micro-break meditations. Between tasks, take 2-3 minutes to breathe, reset, and reconnect with your priorities. Use an app if you want guidance, or just close your eyes and take some deep breaths. The magic is in making these work for YOU. Maybe your morning check-in is while drinking your first glass of water. Maybe your meditation is a quick walk around the block. There's no one-size-fits-all approach. You've got this. Small, consistent steps create massive transformation. Your future self is going to thank you for starting today. So take that first step – your more focused, purposeful life is waiting. DOWNLOAD the handout here: DOWNLOAD Ready for Your Own Coach? Martin, L. M. (2020). Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing. Retrieved from https://a.co/d/6a0zWJE  Miller EK, Cohen JD. (2001). An integrative theory of prefrontal cortex function. Annu Rev Neurosci. 24, 167-202. doi: 10.1146/annurev.neuro.24.1.167. PMID: 11283309. Available at: https://www.annualreviews.org/docserver/fulltext/neuro/24/1/annurev.neuro.24.1.167.pdf?expires=1747106024&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=BD76035067854A75CBD689B357755795 ----- This episode's theme song is "Take It Up A Level" by Bethanie Hansen and SUNO AI. Used with Permission. Like what you read here? In this podcast, I’m sharing some core principles I’ve learned in coaching that have completely changed my life. And I share them in workshops with my clients. With a personal coach, you can take it deeper, to make these changes a lasting part of your life. You can figure out where to start and how to get the changes you really want.