There’s a simple formula to predict how much progress you’ll make in achieving your objectives. Simply take the amount of time you dedicate to your goals, divide it by the number of goals you’re pursuing, and multiply by the length of time you stay focused. Progress = (Time Available ÷ Number of Goals) × Length of…
Helpful Hints to Stay Focused
I am finding it harder and harder to stay focused. I get distracted with information overload and too often get upset about something I read. What are some ways to keep my concentration without my mind wandering? Answer: I agree, it does seem more challenging than ever to block out the constant barrage of emails,…
Working Effectively When You’re Overwhelmed
I’ve noticed that so many people are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and stressed—so much so that focus and effective work become incredibly difficult. So what can we do to be more effective in the midst of this scattered, overwhelmed state? Today, I’m going to share the top three things I do to help myself find focus…
Creating Sacred Focus
Our focus during the day is almost always muddled. We switch between everything, and at any given five-minute period, many of us would often be hard-pressed to say what we’re focusing on. That’s not how our minds work most of the time. It’s no wonder we struggle to face things that are scary, uncertain, difficult,…
The Counterintuitive Secret to a Wildly Successful Career From Peter Thiel and Elon Musk
By Jessica Stillman From Inc Whether you’re running a company or just starting out, what steps should you take to increase the likelihood of your huge business dreams becoming reality? There’s no shortage of advice out there, but probably your best bet is observing what worked for those who achieved what you’re hoping to achieve. And…
What Would You Do If You Only Had a Short Time to Live?
It’s hard, from within the storm of everyday life, to see things with real perspective, to know what’s important and what’s simply pressing on our consciousness right now, demanding attention. We have people emailing us for information and requesting action, we have phone calls and visitors and a long to-do list and a million chores…
When You’re Confused, Clarify Your Intentions
Clarify Your Intentions Whenever you get confused, it’s often super helpful to pause and clarify your intentions. Just declare what you actually want in a sentence or two. Express it aloud or in writing. Then let it sink in and see how your body, mind, and feelings react to it. Does your intention feel like…
Reset Ritual to Come Back to Focus
One of the most common problems when people are working is that they get caught up in busywork or distractions, and it can take hours before they find their way back to their meaningful work. Part of that is procrastination, of course, but a lot of times it’s just falling down a rabbit hole of…
5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Routine
Falling short of your goals? In a period of stagnation? It may be time to spring clean your routine. Here are a few tips and ideas for getting more done with greater ease. 1. Spruce up your settings: Do you find some of the push notifications on your phone distracting? Give yourself the gift of…
Mindfulness in Action
It’s official: The health-minded community is obsessed with mindfulness. It’s not just the health community, either. Sectors from education to business, to the military, to self-care, have adopted mindfulness as a golden child. So, if you’re not familiar with the concept, it might be a good time to ask, “What is this thing we’re all…
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