Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Focus Ideas

Why is it so hard to not respond to e-mails right away? I have always loved getting mail, but this is ridiculous. Time can dissolve while I respond to some not so urgent requests. Without being intentional and using some discipline, I will never get to the important but not urgent stuff. I can't even keep up with what lands on my desk unless I use my time more consciously. I am not going for perfection, however, I would like to be a bit more intentional.

Tips I have heard or tried:
This morning, I only had 30 minutes for one design AND I was shocked how much I got done when I focused.

Get up every 30 minutes -- one friend keeps a small cup of water on her desk so she has to get up regularly

Dont turn on the computer until you have done something important

Meditate, go for a walk, or something to collect yourself in the middle of the day.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Focus in Busy Times

I have been reading a lot about energy over the past few years -- how do I consciously steward my own. My current areas of leverage are physical and focus. I have added a few new positive practices to help me in the physical arena; I now have a trainer and a few days a week, I put on my work-out clothes first thing and am not allowed to shower until I do "something". Now, I need a ritual to help me with eating (particulary sugary stuff). My husband and daughter love the website Fitday. I will try tracking my food on that.

On the focus front, journaling each morning helps (now that habit is ingrained). I am going to add: setting my intention for the day and noting what I am grateful for.

What are some of the ways you focus your energy on what matters most?