Focus.
Let's face it! At the time of writing this, 2019 - distractions are everywhere if you allow it.
Over the past 10 years especially with the rapid development of social media, enhancements of the web, apps, video, creating content and e-sports - just to mention a few, there is more and more noise every day for things that can change your focus from what you are meant to be doing.
Our phones and technology have actually made it easier to do projects, business, communicate if anything, so once you can truly harness the power of using it to get things done, it makes the world of difference.
In business, in life, in relationships, in wealth - these all require attention and of course focus. So why is that some of us are getting things done and others aren't? This question has got my attention a lot in the past 3-4 years especially because of my own development and understanding that I wasn't as focused as I should be either.
Technology. It is said that one machine can do the work of 50 ordinary men. No machine, however, can do the work of one extraordinary man.
Hsieh Tehyi
Noticing these behaviors has helped not only get more done in shorter amounts of time but also deliver with the quality too. It's amazing what happens when you are able to remove the busy attention in your phone and use it your advantage.
Here are some of my own tips to help stay focused throughout the business day
- Schedule times to do important tasks at the start of the day
- Limit meetings throughout the week.
- Phone on airplane mode for at least 2 hours per day plus whilst you are sleeping.
- Move your body DAILY. Helps change state to stay focused.
- Schedule times to check social media for business purposes
- Schedule time to reply to business emails.
If you keep to these daily disciplines you are able to stay focused on the task at hand and ACTUALLY get through your to-do list. I actually don't mind doing this 7 days a week!
Day by day, all year round - watch what happens! ;)
Keen to hear your thoughts below..
Driving improvement & profit for your business with custom CX and EX programs | Customer Experience Expert | Keynote Speaker and Trainer | ECEC CX Specialist | THE experience guy! ??
5 年I know you are a ninja at this Jordan C., great tips. I find that focus is a daily discipline that you need to manage and master in this modern world and I am constantly fighting off distractions and trying new focus hacks. The reward of being present with those around you is so rewarding.? I just read Cal Newport's book Deep Work which dove deep into the benefits of finding focus and details different approaches depending on how you work best. Highly recommend it.??
INTENTION Strategist for BRANDING. OUTREACH. AUTHORITY. Write on: Identity, Tech. Mental Health, DEI, Paws. Connector | Podcaster | Model-Actor | Ex-Homeless | Provoking CHANGE. ☆AU | UK | APAC
5 年That's absolutely right Jordan C.. In 2012, I had realized the up and down side of Social Media in business and I made 'Focus' the key action word in my life: Business and Personal. That is how I could go from 1 brand to 3 and yet deliver on time. Great and simple strategy we all should follow. Bravo!
Nice Jordan C. practicing mindfulness and being more self aware i think is critical to. Thanks for sharing #focus
Helping organisations secure and protect their most critical digital assets so they can deliver on their mission!
5 年Great value mate!