Tag: Focus

Too Busy? That’s a Good Problem to Have

When people tell me they’re too busy, I tell them they’re lucky—lucky to have a purpose.

Being busy at work means you have responsibilities that matter. Being busy with family means you have people who value your time and presence. Busyness is often a sign of a full, meaningful life.

But even when we understand that being busy can be a good thing, there are moments when the sheer demand for our time leads to stress and anxiety. When that happens, we need to take two important steps:

1️⃣ Recognize it – Acknowledge when busyness turns into overwhelm.
2️⃣ Develop strategies to manage it – Have tools ready to regain control.

How I Handle Stress from Busyness

I’ve gotten better at recognizing when stress starts creeping in. But the real challenge is what to do next.

Here’s my go-to strategy:

✅ Box Breathing – I use a simple breathing technique to reset my mind:

  • Inhale deeply through the nose for 4 seconds
  • Hold for 2 seconds
  • Exhale slowly through the mouth for 4 seconds
  • Hold for 2 seconds
  • Repeat as needed

This quick breathing exercise reduces stress, clears my head, and helps me regain focus.

✅ Singular Focus – Once I feel calmer, I tackle one thing at a time—no multitasking. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when everything demands your attention at once. But by focusing on a single task and completing it before moving on to the next, I simplify my busyness into productivity.

Final Thought

Being busy isn’t the problem—letting it control you is. Recognize it, reset, and take things one step at a time.

What are your strategies for managing busyness? Drop a comment, and let’s share ideas!

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One Thing at a Time

I once had a friend tell me that tackling one thing at a time until completion doesn’t necessarily make you more time-efficient. He was referring to grading one question on a test for every student before moving on to the next question.

I took him at his word and tried it his way. While I wasn’t any slower, I was far less accurate and, ultimately, much less effective. That lesson has stuck with me ever since.

Focusing on one thing at a time isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about excellence. Recently, I caught myself juggling multiple projects: developing online training, writing a book, and composing music for an album. Thankfully, I didn’t have a Taekwondo test to prepare for on top of it all.

If you want to be successful, commit to finishing one thing before jumping to the next. Watch what happens when you truly focus—your progress compounds, your results improve, and you build something meaningful over time.

One thing at a time. One step closer to success.

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 The point

I hate meetings that have no point. There are too many people who, by holding a meeting, are powerful. It is true that when someone calls a meeting that I am compelled to attend, the person has power over my time. However, I will only give them the power to use my time effectively. 

Meetings should be on-point and concise. The leaders should encourage discussion and debate but be focused enough to keep the discussions on point. I’ve seen too many meetings devolve because the leader is either reluctant to or fails to recognize this issue. It takes a creative participant to redirect the conversation.

Do not waste other people’s time. Come to a meeting prepared and ready to work. Expect your colleagues to do the same.

Just Be Better

Stay Healthy, Stay Strong.