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Your focus determines your reality
- If you wake up focused on what a wonderful gift your life is, you'll have a great day.
- If we keep our attention focused on one job at a time, we'll enjoy it and find it very productive.
- If we focus on being healthy and fit, we will become healthy and fit through exercise and good eating.
Focus on a Goal
The most important determinant of whether you'll achieve a goal or stay with a new habit is not self-discipline, nor rewards, nor willpower, nor motivation. It is focus.
Having multiple goals spreads out your focus and makes it less likely that you'll complete any of them. Maintain your attention on one goal at a time.
Focus on the task
People find their greatest enjoyment when they're fully absorbed in a mindful challenge, known as "flow".
How to get into flow:
- Find work that you're passionate about.
- Clear away distractions and focus entirely on the task.
Focus on the Positive
Be aware of your negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts. For example, instead of quitting your exercise routine, think about how great you feel.
Focus on the good parts of your life. Be thankful for what you have.
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Taking On Two Or More Habits At Once
No matter how much enthusiasm we have for the goals, taking on even just two habits at once is setting ourselves up for failure, because greatly increases the difficulty of sticking to it.
Pick only one habit to change and devote all of your energy to that, and once it’s on autopilot, move on to the next one.
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Getting an early start
Plan your morning the night before and stick to your plan.
If a new task comes in that isn’t 100% urgent, designate a time that you’ll work on it uninterrupted or try to delegate the probl...
Deciding where to work
- If you know you’re more likely to work from home, invest in comfortable furniture; you feel good it will inspire you to get work done.
- If you want to join a local co-working space but are intimidated by the price point, ask about smaller memberships to start.
Prioritizing tasks
Don’t let your skepticism about productivity hacks get in the way of finding a technique that suits you and helps you get things done.
If you’re still having a hard time identifying priorities, try working backward by identifying work that’s definitely not a priority. Eliminate those items and assess what’s left.
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Focus On Baby Steps
For some goals, you need to sustain something for a long time, but most can be broken down into smaller, more approachable goals.
Dividing goals makes the process seem less overwhelm...
Weaknesses Holding You Back
Take a minute to think about what you always wanted to do, or what you’re doing now. Ask yourself:
- What are your fears?
- What do you see as your weaknesses?
- What are your limitations?
- What’s holding you back?
Turn Your Weaknesses Into Strengths
Believe that your weaknesses can be turned into strengths. Always find your strengths, examine your weaknesses and how to turn them into an advantage by using your strengths or developing new ones to find ways around it.