Make Focus a Habit
Definition: Schedule your focus time daily.
Example: I set aside 9 AM every day as my focus time, no matter what.
Application: Set a specific time to focus each day, preferably in the morning. Protect that time. Make it non-negotiable.
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There are two kinds of focus: scattered (multitasking mess) and directed (laser-like attention). You want directed focus—it’s how people who crush their goals get stuff done. But first, you need to understand what's distracting you and how to stop it.
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Set A Few Daily Non-Negotiables
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How to plan your day
Much advice about time management is about creating a to-do list, reminding you what you want to do. However, it's more important to use a schedule, which tells you when you're going to do it.
- Create "bookends" for each day
When do you want it?
Give yourself a specific time frame.
Deciding in advance when you will do what you say you will is called setting an implementation intention , and studies have found that it’s a critical step in accomplishing your goals. To ...
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