10 Ways to Stay Focused on the Task!

This topic came from a member question about HOW do you stay focused - so yeah, we're talking about distractions! Because man there are a lot of things out there designed to keep you right where you are, happily distracted from your real purpose each day.

We get into the distractions and of course we've got some strategies for you - 10 no less!

First of all - what distracts you from doing the things you really want to and should be doing? Make that distractions list and let us know if you've got any we don't talk about. We all know the BIG one whether it's a device, social media or both, they deliver dopamine hit after dopamine hit, yet leave you feeling strangely unsatisfied at the end of each day.

How do you stay focused on the TASKS you need to do, that are going to get you to your goal? Here's a summary of our 10 ways... enjoy the listen for an explanation of each one.

1. Establish why that task is important, and remind yourself of it. 
2. Schedule it! Because sometimes you just reminding 
3. Do it straight away! If not the task, the things that make it happen.
4. Don't stress if the day goes wrong!
5. Make a distraction list!
6. Make it simple. Don't over think the task, or try to make it perfect or like someone else does. 
7. Figure out your own way. What works for one person might not work for you so experiment to find things that suit you. 
8. Pay attention! Be aware of what you need to do. 
9. Recognise if you are feeling overwhelmed. If you just try to push through you can make it harder. 
10. Make sure they're the right tasks. Are you able to do the task and is it correct for you and your goal?

Check out our episode on Getting Started with Habits, where we delve into James Clear's amazing book Atomic Habits.

You can read Coach Sall's blog post all about your Reticular Activating System here