Priority setting

What is a Just Cause?

A just cause is a reason, and it is also an excuse. It’s that magical combination of morality and mischief that lets you skip gym day with a clear conscience or start a neighborhood debate about the ethical treatment of compost. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Before you march off waving your banner of righteousness, consider this: have you communicated your priorities with yourself?

Picture this—you wake up one day and decide it’s your mission to save the rainforest. A noble

cause, right? But deep down, you also know you really just want an excuse to wear that cool "tree-hugger" shirt you found on clearance. Before you start chain-emailing your friends about your new crusade, have a chat with yourself. Do you want to save trees or just wear eco-chic apparel? Communicating your priorities with yourself first saves you from becoming the person who signs up for yoga to find inner peace and ends up stress-crying in the downward dog because you feel overwhelmed by the commitment.

Once you’ve sorted yourself out, move on to others. This step is crucial because while your cat might tolerate your newfound passion for knitting berets for park pigeons, your coworkers may not share the enthusiasm as you open the office window and bid them try on the apparel.

A just cause, if poorly communicated, can quickly turn into a pause in friendships. Explain your cause with clarity, humor, and just the right amount of passion. “I’m raising awareness for pigeon fashion, so I knitted these mini berets! It’s for a good cause… and they’re adorable!” Boom. Who can argue with adorable?

So, before you grab your megaphone and rally for composting kitchen sponges, take a moment to communicate your priorities clearly. Let others in on what really matters to you—because not every just cause has to be about saving the world. Sometimes, it’s about ensuring you actually take your lunch hour or setting boundaries like not using your computer after work to protect your downtime. When people know where you stand, they’re more likely to respect your priorities, whether it’s supporting urban wildlife or safeguarding your well-deserved relaxation. Sharing your priorities isn’t just about changing the world; it’s about creating space for the things that make your world more balanced, meaningful, and, yes, even restful. Prioritize, communicate, and remember—saving your sanity is a pretty just cause too.

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