Yesterday was such an awful day. Nothing went right! My ability to stay focused was at an all time low. All my plans and intentions quickly evaporated as I ran into problem after problem at work. I had planned to accomplish so much, but by the end of the day, I had completed so little. How disappointing it is to see the fruits of your labor turn into pure nothingness. Disappointed is an overstatement of how I felt yesterday.
I arrived at work today a little defeated but determined that today would be better than yesterday and that I would stay focused. Sitting at my work desk, I thought, “How can I set myself up to succeed?” I quickly jumped to my email inbox and observed all the emails sitting there.
What I Did to Clear OutThe first thing I would do to feel accomplished was to clear out my emails. One by one, I read the title and skimmed the content to determine if it was safe to delete the message. After an hour, I cleared 50% of my emails! By the end of that hour, I was feeling good about my ability to get things done! I could see what needed my attention the most and what could be delayed. The process of clearing out brought clarity at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed. BetterUp has an excellent article with 15 tips that can help you improve your focus and concentration.
Brain Dumping to Stay Focused
Another great method to stay focused is by brain dumping. I often utilize this method when I am feeling overwhelmed by the amount of tasks that need to be completed in a short period of time. If you’ve never heard of brain dumping check out our article ‘The Benefits of Brain Dumping‘. Just like physical decluttering. Brain dumping is a way to clear out those jumbled thoughts in your head to stay focused.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all of the tasks that you needed to get done? Do you find it difficult to stay focused on tasks?Is your home and work life becoming blurred? Are you on the verge of throwing up your hands? Clutter often prohibits our ability to focus on the things that need our attention the most. Sometimes taking the time to clear out items in our lives can help us refocus on the essential things. Take the time to clear out the clutter in your life because getting to the goal is easier with a clear path insight.