It’s been a rough year, or two, or twenty. I find myself thinking about so many things. I have so many ideas and so little time. Do I have an attention deficit disorder or what? My mind is here and then it’s there…like a roller coaster that never stops. I’m having a hard time focusing on just one thing. Come to think about it, I’ve always had a hard time focusing on just one thing at a time. Ugghh!
I’ve realized the best remedy for lack of focus is to write. Write it down.
It doesn’t matter what it is. The grocery list, the “to do” list, chores to get done, who to call, and the most important one, ideas.
Do you find that you have a great idea and one minute later… poof, it’s gone? Have you thought to yourself “hey, I need to look this up on the internet”, finished whatever it was you were doing, went to your computer, brought up the Google page and completely forgot what it was you were going to do? Well, you’re not alone.
All I can say is that it takes work to focus on one thing at a time. We live in a world where multi-tasking seems to be a common attribute among most people. I’m ready to stop the madness. I’m tired of having 25 unfinished projects sitting on my desk, handling each one as they become a big fat fire.
So, the last several weeks I’ve been focusing on focusing. I’m working on breaking the bad habit of going from one project to the next project, only to start a new one. I even kept a record of what I did for a whole week just to prove to myself that I actually get things done. Yea, whatever, all that did was show me that I don’t get anything done. Well, no more! I choose to focus. That’s why I wrote this article, to focus on writing.
Update
Since deciding that I was going to focus on one thing until I got it done I’m happy to report that I had a major accomplishment, I launched this blog. And, I finished another project. I completed the About Page here on The Enlightened Blog.com. Check it out. It only took me several months! Two completed projects in one month! Oh my gosh! I’m on a roll.
So, what about you? Are you focusing on your projects and getting things done? If not, tell me what you’re going to do to get your stuff done. And if you are one of “those” people who is super organized and getting your stuff done, tell me how you do it.
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I can relate to what you are talking about
I have a project in the works to finally write a book about my experiences with the Divine. I bought a small netbook computer that fits in my purse. I have catagorized each file to suit my personal needs.
At times when I am getting far too much information, I ask that the volume be turned down. I also ask my angels to monitor what messages come through, they are wonderful secretaries. It works for me!
Another project that I have taken on is called ” WALK WITH ME”, a walking club for all levels. When I first offered the program, we were meeting at a park about 5 miles away from home.
After 6 weeks, the attendance record began to drop. I must admit, I was tempted to “walk away” from the project. Instead of giving up, I found a resolution.
I changed the location to my home neighborhood, problem solved. The attendance last week was up with 1 new participant.
I’m also in the process to become a hospice volunteer, there’s a training manual that I am working on. My volunteer coordinator stays in touch through e-mail, which helps me stay focused. I take time to visualize being at the facility doing my healing work, so I feel I’m already there.
I find time to read before I see clients during the day, it helps to calm me.
There is a book at the Avondale library called, ” Write it Right” that has helped me with my projects. In the book, there is a section where the author shows you how to make time for writing. I apply this to everyday life as well.
So in closing, here are a few ways I am able to juggle; homelife, my healing practice, personal health and wellness, volunteering, and writing.
* Ask for assistance
* Find alternative ways to resolve isses before you give up on a project
* Visualize what you want to accomplish
* Turn that phone off and make a date with your family , pets , or yourself
* Never sign up for more than you can handle
Meditate! By taking a short period of time out of the day and meditating, you will find yourself less stressed, more grounded, able to multitask and focus. Creative solutions will come to you easily – often you will sove problems that have stumped you for years! It always seems like we never take the time to exercise, relax – or meditate – but once you start doing it and see the effects, you won’t want to stop. Don’t know how to meditate? I suggest two fantastic CDs:
Meditate! by Pamela Miles and Steve Gorn
Reiki Meditations for Self Healing by Bronwen Stiene
You can find both on Amazon and read my review of them there as well.
Cheers!