You vs. Distractions

  Written by Jeremy Barker on Jan 29, 2012 10:57 pm

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The true definition of distractions is:

"A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else." (Merriam-Webster)

In every turn of our lives we have "distractions."  Seriously, is there one day that you have that you do not run into distractions?  If you say that there is, you are lying through your teeth.

Distractions veer us off of our path to life, success, and happiness as we see it in ourselves.  Distractions also keep people from reaching their full goals and dreams.   Again, let's use our minds.... Just today, what has gotten you off of topic in a certain situation in your life?  I know there is something there, it is in all of us and around all of us each and every day.

Are you doing anything at this point in time to deal with distractions and keep yourself dedicated to the goal that you have set in front of you?

Here are a couple of tips for you:

1) Goal setting.  Do you set goals in your life?  The object is to have long term goals as well as short term goals.  Your short term goals should line up to help you work your way to your long term goal.  Set some goals in your life so you have something to set your sights on.

2) Find some time alone.  I like to work in the mornings before everyone is awake and the distractions start to take over.  This time needs to be a time when you are awake, alert, and ready to move forward in your business or your life.

3) Turn off the cell phone, close Facebook, and do not check emails during this time.  I recommend that you make this time 1 or 2 hours max.  Set a timer and get to work with only the activities that will help you advance towards your goals.

4) Record your advancements in a daily journal.  Keep track of what you are doing and the results that you are getting.

There are many more strategies and steps that will help you master the issue of distractions so you can move toward and accomplish the goals in your life.  I would like to get deeper into this subject with you.  If you are interested in speaking one on one about this issue and possibly some personal training with me click HERE.

I would be more than happy to go over this with you and help in any way that I can.

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