In this connected world we are often doing a lot of things all at once. But this split-focussed approach hinders us from creating the feelings of engagement and the outcomes we want for ourselves. This is where focus comes in.
In the next 3 blog posts I will be focussing on focus. 😊 Starting today in part 1, I will explain the power of focus and outline the real benefits.
If you want to achieve your goals, you would be wise to invest heavily in strengthening your focus. Without focus, achieving your goals is often a struggle because tasks take longer and the process is more sporadic.
In fact one of the reasons why people get disillusioned about their goals and fall into the pattern of giving up on them, is due to lack of progress, which relies heavily on focus.
Focus has the power to increase your productivity, thus boosting your progress. And this has a knock-on effect to other benefits that are also then created.
You will begin to create momentum. The more you see and feel the progress you make, the more inspired you become. It can ignite that drive within you to keep you moving towards your goals.
Focus also helps reduce stress. When you focus on one thing at a time and let go of everything else, you experience less “mind chatter”. You’re not thinking of the past or future, but being present with the task right in front of you.
Focus also helps you produce better quality work. Switching between tasks, whether that’s multi-tasking or getting distracted by your phone, breaks concentration and you need to re-focus each time you switch your attention. Staying with one task for a longer period of time creates the continuity of focus, allowing you to remain in the more deeply focused time for longer. The result is better outputs.
If you have not felt as engaged in your work recently, then focus is also your solution. The more focused you become, the more engaged you feel.
Focus will also help you feel more in control. This is generated through the higher levels of productivity you experience and the increasing clarity that comes with being focused.
A benefit you may not have expected to find when being focused is the shift in your attitude and emotions. You experience a more positive attitude because of all the above… being productive, creating momentum, feeling engaged and being present.
The benefits of focus are clear. It has the potential to transform your results, and your experience of moving towards your goals. Imagine feeling engaged and in-control. What is it like to boost your productivity but also reduce your stress?
Well…you can find out if you will commit to focus.
So now that you understand the many benefits of focus and it’s true power to transform, the next step is to do it, right?
So, how do we create focus? How can we get better at it? We will look at that in the next blog post. Stay tuned.