MTMOEM: The Words I Live By

Life is too damn short to waste. But like nearly everyone else, I often fall into procrastination and getting distracted with things that don’t help me get closer to achieving my goals in life.

Before I explain the acronym I created, which I now try to recite to myself daily and live by, I want to explain what my main goals are in order of importance because it's important to always know what your goals are:

• Be the best father and husband I possibly can
• Provide for my family now and in the future
• Enjoy my family, friends, and life

They are very simple goals, but as someone who is considered to be a workaholic and easily distracted, I need to remind myself of these goals and what I should be doing on a daily basis, which is where the acronym I created comes into play and has helped me stay focused.

MTMOEM

MTMOEM stands for Make The Most Of Every Moment. It’s a reminder to focus on what really matters in my life, even if that’s not making a few extra dollars or taking a few hours to watch a show on Netflix I really want to see. Everyone needs to have outlets, hobbies, and things that aren't just focused on achieving goals, but this phrase helps me stay on the track I want to be on.

Let’s say I’m working (I have the rare ability to work for myself and set my own schedule) and I just can’t focus on work. To make the most of that moment, I switch to something else to help me accomplish one of my goals – like go for a walk with my son (which helps me take a tiny step towards my goal of being the best father I can be) or do a few chores to help ease the load of tasks that fall to my wife.

What do you think? Feel free to steal it, and if you have any acronyms or quotes you live by, I’d love to hear about them. Please share below!