Get Focused

Introduction
Having a lack of focus is a problem which affects all of us in our daily life. In the world of Email and Social Media like Facebook, Twitter, PInterest it is very easy to get off track and be distracted. There are times when you have made up your mind in doing a particular task but you feel distracted. Also YouTube and Television can be quite addictive and it is very easy to be swayed by these distractions and forget about our goals and task at hand.
 
Does this sound familiar?
Well we all go through these problems and we are unable to focus on the things which really matter the most. So I have written down a few tips which would help you get focused and be on track to achieve your goals and objectives.

1. Set your Goals.
This is the most important first step to take. You must identify what exactly you want to achieve, for this you must write down your goals. Choose goals which are realistic and which you feel you can achieve. If your goal is big, try dividing your goal into smaller Sub goals, this makes it easier to manage your progress towards your set goal.

2. Announce your goals.
It is very important that you write down your goals and announce it to your trusted inner circle this could be your friends or family. Announcing your goals makes you accountable towards your goal and your inner circle will ensure that you are on track by prompting you whenever you waver from your goal.

3. Maintain a time Log.
Maintain a log of what you do exactly in a given day write down every minute detail and log the exact time it takes you to do a task. Repeat this step over a few days. This exercise will help you identify your routine work schedule. This leads us to step 4 in the process.

4. Discover your most productive time.
From the above step you should mark out the time where you feel the most productive. This is the time where you should focus on you most important task which leads towards achieving your set goal.

5. Have a To Do List.
Making a mental note of things to do has its disadvantages so its always advisable to write down a list of things you have to do, also called a To Do List. Nowadays smart phones or tablet devices come with To Do Lists Software built in which can help you log the same. Also you could log the same on paper.

6. Prioritize your To Do List.
Move the most important tasks to the top of the To Do List. This exercise will help you concentrate on the most important tasks at hand and eliminate tasks which are not so important. On completion of a task put a tick mark against the task completed.

7. Commit time for Action.
Now that you have zeroed in on your most productive time, and the most important tasks, its time to take action. Commit this time for working on your task and focus your attention on making progress in your task.

8. Perseverance.
"Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races, one after another" –
Walter Elliot.
Work on your task on a regular basis and you will see that these small increments of daily work will lead to great results which will ultimately propel you towards the goal that you have set for yourself.
Remember the light bulb would have never been invented had Thomas Edison not tried persistently.  Michael Jordan would not have been an ace basketball star had he given up on setbacks or failures.

9. Avoid Overwhelm.
During a typical workday you may start to receive a lot of tasks from different people. Check to see if these tasks are important and are relevant to your job or goals. If they are not, learn to say no to such tasks and give your reasoning behind not accepting the task, also you may suggest an alternative. Delegating trivial tasks could also help you avoid overwhelm.

10. Eliminate Distractions.
Checking Email, Television and browsing the internet takes up a lot of our productive time. The best way to combat these distractions is to set specific times of the day where you can do such activities. Stick to these scheduled times for the above mentioned activities.

11. Learn to Relax and Take Breaks.
Resting and relaxing is key to staying focused so do not compromise on this. Take short breaks during the day try deep breathing exercises, try to concentrate when you inhale and exhale. Take a walk this helps you to relax your mind and ponder over fresh ideas. Drink water to stay hydrated. Have a nice sleep, this keeps your mind energized and prepared for difficult tasks.

12. Enjoy your success.
Finally remember to enjoy your success with your friends and family. This will motivate you and boost your morale, which in turn prepares you for your next goal.

So Stay Focused!!!