Focus

I am all over the place today. I am getting a lot done, and my To-Do list is shrinking, but I am not focused on long-term improvements. I have lost focus, and my colleagues can see it.

I get sloppy with the little things when I have too much on my plate. As the day has gone on, I have gotten sloppier and sloppier. I knew it would be a busy day, and I had a lot of irons in the fire. However, I need to slow down and focus on only one thing at a time.

In situations like this, once I recognize my state of mind, I step back, close the door, and breathe. Once my breathing is on point, I cover my To-Do list with paper and move the piece down until I see the first incomplete item. I then focus on that task until I complete it. I do not work on anything else, just that one item. By doing so, I can focus on one thing and focus on it well. This method helps me to be more successful in completing my tasks with effectiveness, which always trumps efficiency.

Just Be Better

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy.