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We all proudly name our values - family, health, learning, growth. But thereβs a quieter autobiography we write every day: our calendar and our credit card bill. They donβt judge, they just reflect our choices. That reflection can be a powerful starting point for real change.
In my latest podcast episode, I explore:
οΈ β Why your calendar is a mirror that reveals what you actually value
οΈ β The gap between aspirational values and lived values
οΈ β A simple, one-week time audit to see where your hours truly go
οΈ β How to plan intentionally so your aspired values become real priorities
Two practical steps I cover (I use them with clients frequently!):
β‘οΈ Review last monthβs spending and classify it. What does it say you value?
β‘οΈ Run a 7-day time audit. Track waking hours without changing anything. Then reflect honestly how you invest your discretionary time.
If you discover that work, screens, or βemergencies of the weekβ are crowding out, youβre not failing - youβve just found your starting point. From there, timebox your real priorities first and build around them.
Iβd love to hear what you think!
Maik


Maik Frank
Maik is a PCC Executive Coach and the founder of IntelliCoach.com. He has coached and trained over 400 People Leaders to improve their communication skills and offers guaranteed measurable growth to his clients. He also hosts the Coaching Leader Podcast.
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