If you are motivated and you are in a hurry to complete long term goals like earning a degree or climbing the professional ladder, that’s a good thing.
It’s all about goal driven persistence.
On the other hand, if you are rushing because you did not plan or execute properly, that is a problem, especially if you find yourself in this situation frequently. The downside of being in a hurry is that it means unnecessary stress, and that you might actually miss the appointment or more importantly, the deadline.
Another consequence of being in a hurry is that rushed projects, assignments, and other tasks usually don’t yield the best outcomes, ones that are truly representative of our abilities.
We all have things that are parachuted in on us and require our immediate attention. The challenge is that they can cause a cascade of events, which impacts the next thing in our schedule. Sometimes, we just have to do our best with the rush, it’s unavoidable. It’s different if you are constantly in a rush.
Some things to consider if you find yourself in a hurry often:
Are you planning correctly and being aware of what you need to do or where you need to be?
Are you getting started early enough so that you have enough time?
Are you being realistic about how much time things will take?
Are you prioritizing what you need to do properly?
Are there things that are not important or urgent that can be done later?
Our contention is that if you find yourself in a hurry regularly, perhaps you need to think about making adjustments and doing a better job of planning, and using tools such as calendars, checklists, and even reminders as you organize your day.
“Time is our most precious resource.”
It is something that we need to be constantly aware of so that we don’t find ourselves in uncomfortable situations. Planning, time awareness and utilization are key skills that we impart to students in our Executive Functioning program at Frankenberger Associates.
At Frankenberger Associates we help children, teens and young adults maximize their learning potential for better lives.
