FOCUS
It's so easy to get distracted, isn't it?
To have our thoughts go in all different directions, instead of being focused on one thing at a time. This is an issue I am constantly working on.
To have our thoughts go in all different directions, instead of being focused on one thing at a time. This is an issue I am constantly working on.
But I know how important it is to be focused. In theory at least. ;<)
If we are going to do our best work on any kind of project or task, we can't also be mulling over: what to make for supper, whether the plants need watering, filing nails at the same time...the list goes on and on.
I have also been making an effort recently not to get signed up for too many "extras" online, that take up time and often in rather trivial ways including: too many newsletters, email alerts...lots of distractions. I'm also not a fan of Facebook or Twitter anymore. I know a lot of people just love these social media sites but for me, they were just more ways to waste precious time.
On the other hand, I don't consider blogging a waste of time, at all. I find it energizing and stimulating. Writing posts and visiting my (many) fav blogs. These pursuits add to my day, in a positive and productive way. Within reason for blogging time, of course!!! LOL
I have also been making an effort recently not to get signed up for too many "extras" online, that take up time and often in rather trivial ways including: too many newsletters, email alerts...lots of distractions. I'm also not a fan of Facebook or Twitter anymore. I know a lot of people just love these social media sites but for me, they were just more ways to waste precious time.
On the other hand, I don't consider blogging a waste of time, at all. I find it energizing and stimulating. Writing posts and visiting my (many) fav blogs. These pursuits add to my day, in a positive and productive way. Within reason for blogging time, of course!!! LOL
I have a number of wonderful and diverse creative projects on the go right now that I am really excited about. I'm swamped, but in a good way! But in order to proceed with all of them productively, I need to have a plan each day what I'll be working on.
Focusing...instead of randomly trying to work on several tasks and getting diverted and distracted along the way.
Multi-tasking appears to be productive but apparently it isn't. That's been proven again and again. I blogged about multi-tasking vs chunking previously here.
Focusing...instead of randomly trying to work on several tasks and getting diverted and distracted along the way.
Multi-tasking appears to be productive but apparently it isn't. That's been proven again and again. I blogged about multi-tasking vs chunking previously here.
I hope you find this word/mantra for the week helpful with your own creative pursuits.
WISHING YOU A HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE WEEK! :<)
