The Power Of Focus

“A strong focus now creates a different future later.” -Fabienne Fredrickson Most working moms multitask. It seems to be the only way to get things done. How else are we expected to raise the kids, bring home additional income, keep the house sanitary, stay healthy, and maintain a loving relationship with our spouse? And while it’s true moms are magnificent multitaskers, why do we still feel like we’re never getting anything done?  It’s because we lack focus. And if you’re reading this while changing a diaper and dusting the computer, I’m talking to you! When you have multiple projects on the go and have over committed yourself, nothing gets done well. You’re spread too thin and end up feeling scattered. It may seem unrealistic to stop multitasking because you’ve been doing it for so long. But if you're feeling overwhelmed, it’s not working for you. Here are 5 steps to making focus your friend. 1) Manage your time. rn2) Figure out your priorities.rn3) Create boundaries.rn4) Eliminate time wasters in your day.rn5) Focus on the task at hand. Once you can master these 5 steps, you’ll be amazed at how much more productive, efficient and energized you feel. You’ll also notice that you have more time to do the things that you truly want. Action Challenge. rnMake a list of all the tasks you have to do. Apply all 5 steps above and watch the stress melt away as you experience the power of focus.