It’s easy to say we’re going to do something, but how many of us actually follow through? Focus necessary if you want to become more successful. But it's not always easy to achieve. This article explains how you can stay on track to get what you truly want.
Have you ever had trouble staying focused? A lack of focus can best be described as a state of confusion, uncertainty, and impotency. When you aren't focused, you kind of drift aimlessly along, not really sure what you want to be doing, or how to do it even if you had a clue.
It's easy to set goals and form plans. It's easy to say we're going to do something, but how many of us actually follow through?
FOCUS is necessary if you want to become more successful at anything in life. What do I mean by focus? I mean being able to stay on track with your goals and the action steps that will help you achieve them.
In order to stay focused, you will need to be consistent with these 3 things:
1) Know where you are going
2) Know how to get there
3) Do whatever it takes to get there
Now do you see the importance of knowing what you want and forming a solid plan? Without those first two steps, staying focused would be nearly impossible.
The two biggest threats to your ability to focus are:
Distractions:
All of us have distractions in our lives. Whether they are external (other people, televisions, computer games, outside noises like sirens and traffic) or internal (negative thoughts, fear, confusion) - it is up to us to overcome them. Distractions can be aggravating for sure, but they can also serve as a convenient excuse to stop trying.
Do yourself a favor: be firm about minimizing distractions as you work on your goals. You may need to wear earplugs to shut out excessive noise, or have a talk with your family members and ask them to support you in your goals. You may need to decide to steadfastly ignore the critical voice in your head that utters messages of failure and doom. You may need to set a new schedule to allow yourself some quiet time each day.
Do whatever is necessary to take charge of your own success. Choose to become immune to distractions as much as possible. Remember, they become a problem ONLY when you allow them to take over.
Lack of commitment:
If you're not fully committed to your goal, you will find it much more difficult to stay focused. You'll be easily thrown off-track by self-sabotage, distractions and more. Without commitment, you simply won't put forth your best effort!
Right now, make a promise to yourself that you will do whatever is necessary to reach your goals. Vow to courageously face any challenges, take bigger risks, and believe in your ability to succeed.
Decide that no matter WHAT happens, you will keep moving forward, keep learning and growing and developing yourself as a person. Vow that you will develop and hone a laser-sharp focus that never deviates.
With that type of attitude, you will become unstoppable!
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