Staying within these
boundaries requires a new level of self discipline. That means being more
conscious every day of the activities you choose to spend your time on. To
avoid drifting away from your focus, ask yourself at every intervals, “Is what
I am doing right now helping me to achieve my goals?” This takes practice. It
also means saying “NO” a lot more. There are three main areas to examine;
1. Yourself:
The
biggest battle going on every day is between your own ears. We talk ourselves
in and out of situations constantly. When that little negative voice in the
back of your head demands attention and tries to get to the forefront of your
thinking, take a time-out. Give yourself a quick mental pep talk. Focus on the
benefits and rewards of sticking to your priorities, and remind yourself of the
negative consequences if you don’t.
2.
Other
People: A variety of other people may attempt to destroy
your focus. Sometimes they wander into your office for a chat because you have
and open door policy. Change your policy. Close your door for at least part of
the day when you want to be left alone so you can concentrate on your next big
project. A top California business consultant and best – selling author Danny
Cox uses this vivid analogy when it comes to focusing on priorities. He says,
if you gotta frog to swaller, don’t look at it too long. If you have got more
than one to swaller, swaller the biggest one first! In other words, tackle your
most important priorities immediately. Don’t be like most people, who have six
things on their daily To-Do list and start doing the easiest, low priority task
first. At the end of the day, the number one priority is still sitting there
untouched.
3.
The
Telephone: Perhaps the most insidious intrusion of all is the
telephone. Isn’t it amazing how people allow this little piece of hardware to
control their day? If you require two hours of uninterrupted time, unplug the
phone. Turn off any other device that may distract you. Use them wisely. Then
choose the most productive time to make your phone calls. If you want to enjoy
bigger results and success, there are times when you need to be secluded from
the outside world. Give up the habit of automatically reaching for the phone
every time it rings. Say “NO”. And take charge at home.
Source From: The Power Of Focus
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