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.
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- 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.
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.
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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If seeing your calendar all packed causes you extra stress, fill your calendar once a week.
This regular review gives you more flexibility but still lets you meet deadlines and stay on top of longer-term projects.
- Whatever you do, practice being in the moment.
- Makes sure you enjoy most moments of your day.
- Don’t look for happiness in other places. Find it right where you are.
- Make sure you develop habits and rituals that support what you’re trying to achieve in life.
- Instead of thinking, spend your life living.