As Director of New Media for Schedulicity, I’m always working on something, listening for something or responding to something. Sometimes I feel as though I’m so ‘spread out’ that I’m not accomplishing certain goals that I’ve set for myself. That’s when I remind myself that it’s time to FOCUS. Here are 5 steps that help me be more focused and more productive. Maybe they can be of use to you!- Start first thing in the morning - I focus a lot better in the morning - just after that first cup of coffee (wonder why?)
- Make a ‘to-do’ list with drawn check-boxes - You read that correctly. Draw a check-box to the left of each thing you want to accomplish that day (learned that from Diana Galvan!). For me, It has a tremendous mental effect of making those items feel as though they must absolutely get done.
- Shut off the multiple news boxes around you - Let one 12 hour news cycle run its course without you. That may seem difficult but it’s actually very refreshing. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of the same stuff going on the following day.
- Give yourself 60 minute periods without checking your email - I know, I know. For a lot of you this may seem impossible but email can be the most distracting, derailing, energy zapping part of your day. Try to leave it until it can receive its own focus!
- Take many ‘mini-breaks’ - When I hit a road block or my eyes get tired, I’ll sit back, close my eyes and count 20 deep breaths. I love doing that. It’s like an ultra short nap and a yoga practice rolled into one. I dare you to try it.
Anyway, don’t know if you’ll find that helpful but I thought I would pass it along just the same. Hope it helps! All the best. |
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