Thursday, February 3, 2011

Building Practices That Increase Your Focus

By Mikee Stewart


With the advent of Blackberries and iPads, time wastage has increased. It is true that these gadgets have made life easier for many. Now everything is within people's reach. However, I find that if you can do a lot with a thing. You would want to do exactly that. You will use it more. It will be used to the point where it will become a burden on your energy resources.

All remember, if you are busy all the time, it does not amount to anything. It is what you have achieved that counts. It all comes down to how productive you are.

If you always find yourself too busy, then you definitely require working on your ability to focus. Start by doing away the distractions that are hurdling your way.

It is all about identifying the task that needs your prime attention, and then concentrating on it only. Many people are hell busy but they do not produce much.

Many people blame their schedules that do not allow them time to do what they should be doing. These people need to prioritize.

Bear in mind, that the priorities should be defined not in terms of what you like to engage in. you need to do prioritize things that help you become successful and productive. There is an old 80/20 rule that suggests that with 20 percent effort, you can achieve get 80 percent work done.

Now, the question arises as to what this 20 percent is really. How can you not be distracted by various distractions that surround you? How can you concentrate only on effective things?

In conclusion, suffice it to say that it is not about doing more and being really busy. It is about smart work. Focus on things that can get you where you want to. You should never let any distractions get into your way towards success because at the end of the day the sense of achievement both personal and professional is what counts.




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