February 19th, 2009
by Nicki Gauthier
What helps you focus?
“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.”
- Star Wars, Qui-Gon said to Anakin
One of the greatest characters in the Star Wars Saga, Qui-Gon, was full of wise and great truths. His inspirational quote, above, motivated me to ask myself: How focused am I when I am trying to work or relax or just listen?
I recently made the switch from the 8-to-5er job to working from home and I admit that sometimes I get distracted (examples: those pile of books need to be re-stacked in a different order, I need some more coffee, or I want to listen to a different Pandora station.) This type of maniac thinking obviously makes it difficult to focus and be productive. Being the “student for life” that I am, I Googled and searched for inspiration and ways to be more productive. Listed below is a Task Ninja Action plan that I found to help me stay focused:
1. Figure out your top 3 key actions. Focusing on the right actions is just as important as the doing.
2. Pick one key action, and visualize the outcome. How will it look when you’re done? Form a quick picture in your mind.
3. Just start. Tell yourself, “Do it now!” Make it a mantra. Strip away everything but the task, and get going!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE STEP: 4. Focus on the moment. Just be in this task, don’t worry about the future or what mistakes you might make or might have made before.
5. Get it done. Complete the task. Feel good about it! Pat yourself on the back!
I plan on using my Jedi-Master like qualities to focus and make the reality that I chose. I will tweet my productivity updates but in the mean time, help a girl out by letting me know what helps you stay focused?
BTW, I missed everyone in WMT blog land and I’m sorry for being absent for so long :( I recently went on vacation and it took me a while to get back in the swing of things. Take a look at my Vaca pics, visit Nicki Gauthier’s Picasa Public Gallery.
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Gary Ares
(February 24th, 2009 at 11:29 am)
Perfect timing, perfect words!!! The force is with me.
Thanks,
Gary
Lorrie Thomas
(February 24th, 2009 at 12:24 pm)
way to rock the web young web Jedi
Nicki Gauthier
(February 24th, 2009 at 12:36 pm)
Thanks Gary and may the force be with you!
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