If you want unshakable confidence, unbreakable dreams and unstoppable success…
If you want to always find a way to DO what you DREAM…
Then you need to follow the five Cool Dream Doer Rules.
And the Cool Dream Doer Rule of the Week is Rule #4: BE FOCUSED: Clarify Your Focus.
If your focus is fuzzy, so are your dreams. In other words, if you don’t have a clear idea of who you want to be and what you want to accomplish, how are you ever going to know when you’re being yourself and living your dreams? You’re not!
Plus when you’re clear about your goals, it’s easier to ignore distractions, concentrate on what you need to do to and make your dreams happen.
Distractions are everywhere, so this is not exactly an easy rule to follow. For instance, right now I’m having a hard time concentrating on writing this post. Why? Because my sister is watching TV downstairs. Although I’m upstairs in my office, my door’s open, and I can hear the music from the show, the conversations between the characters and the occasional commercials.
So I have a choice to make. I can continue to let the TV distract me and not give you my complete attention. Or I can get up…close the door…and block out most of the noise.
Ahhh. Door’s closed. That’s better. Now I can think again!
That’s what focus is all about: controlling your thoughts so you are only thinking about the one thing you’re working on at that moment.
The more focused you are, the faster you can get things done.
What kinds of things distract you from hitting your goals? What action can you take to get rid of those actions? Leave me a comment and let me know!
To your dreams,
Bonnie Jean
It’s Find a Way to Do What You Dream Day!
Finding a way to do what you dream starts with you being a person of great character. Being a person of great character involves being trustworthy, being passionate and being focused.
To be trustworthy, passionate and focused, you must develop 12 core ‘champion’ traits. Last week, we finished with Cool Dream Doer Rule #3: Be Passionate by talking about chasing your dreams with courage.
Today, we’re going to begin the four part series on Cool Dream Doer Rule #4: Be Focused. It starts with the core champion trait of FOCUS.
Why should you clarify your focus?
As a champion Dream Doer, you must clarify your focus. The more clear you are about what you want, the more likely you are to actually get it. Plus when you’re clear about your goals, it’s easier to ignore distractions, concentrate on what you need to do to and make your dreams happen.
What is focus?
Focus is concentrating complete attention on one thing at a time. When you’re focused, nothing distracts you. You’re able to control your thoughts so that you’re only thinking about the activity you’re working on at that moment.
When it comes to goal setting, being focused means that you constantly adjust your goals so that you have a clear image of who you want to be and what you want to accomplish.
How can you clarify your focus?
To help you clarify your goal setting focus, finish these sentences:
- In one year, I want to _______________. Be specific!
- To help me hit my one year goal, my six-month goal is __________________. Remember, be specific.
- To help me hit my six-month goal, my 30-day goal is _______________. Include details.
- To help me hit my 30-day goal, my goal for the week is _______________. Remember…details, details, details!
- Now…one small little thing I can do TODAY to help me reach my goal for the week is _________________.
What can you do NOW to clarify your focus?
First, complete the goal setting activity I just explained. Then, DO what you wrote in step number five. Give it a try right now!
Being able to focus your complete attention on your goals is super important. It’s also a bit tricky because it’s so easy to get distracted.
That’s why next week we’ll talk more about Dream Doer Rule #4: concentrate your ENERGY.
Until next time, remember that you always find a way to do what you dream when you stick to your strengths.
To Your Dreams,
Bonnie Jean
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