Most of Us Need More Focus, Not More Time

Even with well-thought-out goals, plans, good communication and a high-level of activity, improving organizational and personal effectiveness—and the bottom line—won’t happen without focus so that distractions don’t derail priorities. One of the biggest challenges is that we’ve become so accustomed to constant changes in attention that we regard it as normal. In reality, they are a source of wasted time and energy.

As we approach the midpoint in 2024, this is a great time to get our priorities back in order and spend our time on that which matters most.

• When you focus your mind, you conserve energy rather than dissipate it on less relevant thoughts and activities. This is why developing concentration is vital for success. Without it, your efforts will be scattered. But with it, you can accomplish great things.
• Clear vision does not mean simply having a goal—But specifically, what does the end result look like?
• Plan how to achieve each goal by thinking backwards from the deadline. Break them into components, and allot reasonable time to complete each sub-goal. Develop a course of action and set up a calendar of events to include short-range and long-range goals. This approach allows you to determine how far in advance you should start in order to meet your deadlines.
• Problems sometimes seem so large that we can’t take the next step. Plan a way around barriers in your path so that the obstacles don’t distort your vision. Sometimes the hindrance is in the six inches between our ears.

Don’t let your dreams and goals fall by the wayside. Regain the focus which was lost in the distractions and interruptions of our busy lives. Are you willing to start now to focus on actions which move you forward?

 

 

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