Thread by @mindsetsasha

How To Use Focus To Achieve The Goals You Fear

(The forgotten art of getting sh*t done)

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Your ability to focus often marks the difference between your success and failure.

It's a skill that's lacking in a lot of us these days.

Thank you smartphone addiction.

This thread has tips to:

- Boost your mindset
- Increase earning ability
- Improve odds of success

We were never taught how to concentrate in school, and focussing on tasks we don't enjoy is really difficult.

Sadly the tasks we don't enjoy reap the greatest benefits though.

The good news is: your concentration is like a muscle.

You can practice and train it to be better.

1. You practice distraction instead of concentration.

It's likely you put in hours of practice every day.

Practicing the wrong thing though.

We allow our smartphone-addicted minds to drift from one thought to another non-stop.

Technology is putting in distraction reps for us.

You should treat your focus like a ball of light.

The key is to be aware of when this light is wandering to another spot, and refocus it with the strength of your willpower.

Not easy at first, but you'll get better.

Give it time.

It's all about awareness.

2. Avoid multitasking

When you multitask, you train your brain to not focus on one thing at a given time.

You give free rein to your ball of light that's always looking to wander.

This is another form of practicing distraction.

Remember: multitasking is a myth.

If you're having a conversation, have a conversation.

Focus on the person you're talking to. Be present.

If you're working on something, do just that.

Finish one thing before moving on to another.

You will:

- Be more efficient
- Train yourself to improve your focus

3. Declutter your environment

When there's too much physical clutter in your environment, they all compete for your attention.

So it becomes harder for you to concentrate.

Performance levels decrease, anxiety and stress levels increase.

Your working desk shouldn't be stockpiled with irrelevant stuff.

A clean desk = calm mind.

Even when working on your computer, learn to close all tabs you're not immediately working on.

Don't freak out. You'll be fine. 😆

4. Learn to calm your mind

Sometimes you have too many things running through your mind.

Know that it's making it increasingly hard for you to concentrate.

You have to learn to calm your mind.

Meditate.

Study breathing exercises.

Journal your thoughts.

There are techniques you can check out on the internet that help you get the most out of your breathing.

Do yourself a favor and check out my man @takezopure 's threads on meditation.

5. Do the things you've been avoiding

When you put off a task, it weighs down on your mind.

The reason you might be struggling to concentrate is that you've been putting off that difficult task.

The thing you're avoiding is occupying your headspace.

Just get it done ASAP.

Do those stressful tasks you dislike FIRST, so you can get them off your mind.

Wash those dishes, finish that report.

Your focus will be highly increased when you get back to everything else you want to do.

6. Schedule a time

Getting these less attractive tasks done first isn't always possible though.

What you can do is create a chunk of time to go do them and bring those things back to the forefront of your mind.

Don't say you'll do them later.

Say "I'll do this task by 5:07"

Focus is a crucial ability, guys.

When you focus your mind, you achieve feats you assumed impossible.

You need your mind's full power though.

Full focus = full power.

Full power = bigger results.

Stop accepting mediocre focus from yourself.

Step into your greatness today.

Guys, you know what else helps you focus?

Doing something you LOVE.

Check out my freebie guide that will help you figure out what you should be TRYING out.

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This isn't the solution to all your problems, but I 100% believe it's a start.

Let's go!