TEN WAYS TO STAY FOCUSED

Do you have trouble staying on task, or keeping your priorities focused on what's important? Below are some tips to make it happen!

1. Start your day by giving it to the Lord, asking Him to 
direct your time and help you to use it effectively.
2. Identify what pulls you away, distracts you, eats up your time or zaps your energy. 
3. Find ways to either completely eliminate the distractions or set boundaries on your time, so you have the mental space to concentrate on your priorities.
4. Take frequent breaks to refresh yourself, but be careful not to step into the distraction arena.
5. Tell the people who are part of your day that you are on a new schedule to use your time more effectively. (For example, perhaps now, you are only taking phone calls between certain hours.)
6. Discipline yourself to follow through on those boundaries.
7. Take time to pray when you feel stymied, seeking the Lord for ideas, language, wisdom, or whatever is required. 
8. Listen to your body. If you are tired, dehydrated, hungry, or feeling overwhelmed, you won't be at peak efficiency. Taking a nap, drinking water, having a healthy snack and/or a brisk walk can revitalize you. Know your best times of the day, and when your down times are so you can plan your work accordingly.
9. Keep your sense of humor. Being able to laugh at yourself and a situation helps re-arrange your attitude and productivity!
10. Work with a professionally trained, Christian Coach. This will speed up the process for you! JS