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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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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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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.
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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 ...
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Focusing on one thing
People who try to accomplish multiple goals are less committed and less likely to succeed than those who focus on a single goal.
So it's important to remember that developing a specific plan for when, where, and how you will stick to a new habit will dramatically increase the odds th...
Inspiring goals
One of the indicators that a goal is too small trails back to your lack of enthusiasm.
Inspirational goals garner your focus and call on your inner self to focus and stay on task. They have a pull that draws your attention and makes you want to achieve.
Focus on one goal
This is the most powerful way of achieving your goals.
When you try to take on many goals at once, you’re spreading thin your focus and energy — the two critical components for achieving a goal.
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