#30: Balancing Tasks vs. Goals Setting vs. Being Present

In the new year, there is always a buzz to start goal setting; but how do we DO effective goal setting and not task setting whereby we cross items off on our 'to do' list (which never ends). I know I've been in the trap of doing so many tasks daily and still feel that I've not done anything worthwhile. Have you experienced this? I know many of my colleagues share this feeling. The truth is we do have to accomplish tasks. We have certain social and financial responsibilities, but the constant accomplishment of unfulfilling tasks can lead to a life of endless tasks without any purpose and attention. We may be accomplishing things, and even doing them well, but they may not be the essential things. One of the biggest myths today is that - requiring a lot of time to do something doesn't make it important, and doing many things doesn't make it important. Here's the big one: doing something well doesn't necessarily make it important either. This podcast talks about why and how you can, and should, focus on your inner state so that you wake up with a desire to achieve something purposeful — nurturing our internal ambition to achieve something meaningful. When you create that internal energy of desire and passion, you wake up with an overwhelming abundance to do things. Then all you want to do is think of how you can contribute and do more for yourself and your community. That's what I'm advocating here. Learning and creating systems to keep your internal energy and passions alive. * I'm dedicating this podcast to my father-in-law, who recently passed away on Jan.3, 2020. He will be greatly missed and embodied the notion of being present with people when he was with them. He was a great grandfather and wonderful father-in-law who was always learning and growing and was always present with the people he was with. Welcome to The Introverted Doctor, the podcast that uncovers myths, mistakes, and misconceptions that hold healthcare professionals back from living their best life at work, home, and play. Each week, Dr. Lalit Chawla will present tips and strategies that you can begin applying right away! He's a full-time Family Physician, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Lecture and Writer. In his former life, he was a professional Illusionist and still uses his skills in his workshops, lectures and in the clinical setting. He incorporates magic and illusions in his lectures and teaches healthcare professionals how to use magic in a clinical setting and in the rehabilitation setting. www.TheIntrovertedDoctor.com