#233: FOCUSING IN THE FACE OF DISTRACTION

FOCUSING IN THE FACE OF DISTRACTION PODCAST #233 In this episode of Confidence on the Go we’re diving into * How to focus in the face of distraction * How to minimize the distraction and disruption in your life * 5 focus and time-management strategies to help you thrive Also – I have a new free video series, a #QuickConfidenceBoost I put together to celebrate this awesome community milestone together!   Grab the videos now and start your #QuickConfidenceBoost! Grab your #QuickConfidenceBoost at www.trishblackwell.com/quickconfidenceboost As always, a quick hello to all of my Keep the Faith listeners, thanks for being a part of this extended community of contagious encouragement. SPONSORSHIP NOTE: I am proud to be an educator and consultant for Beautycounter, a B-Corp company on a mission to get safer products into the hands of everyone.   The lack of regulation in the personal care and cosmetic industry is astounding and it is harming our health in very serious ways. We need more voices to join up on our mission. If you want to put your passion to purpose while being generously compensated, then I would love to start a conversation with you about what it means to be involved in the #saferbeauty tribe that is Beautycounter. Join the movement of #betterbeauty and message me via email to make your voice really resonate for a cause.   Shop for your own Beautycounter collection at www.beautycounter.com/trishblackwell HOW TO FOCUS IN THE FACE OF DISTRACTION To overcome distraction (which we will dive into right after this) you must identify what distraction is in your life and how it side rails you. As with anything, it’s impossible to address something that you don’t have a strong grasp on or mastery of in your own awareness. My personal distractions I identified: Comparison Self-doubt Embarrassment Lack of urgency / procrastination Absence of belief Over fatigue and inability to focus OVERCOMING DISTRACTION / HOW TO MINIMIZE IT IN YOUR LIFE * Know what matters to you * Know the obstacles that lie ahead * Know how to plan ahead * Know your limits * Know how to ask for help DISTRACTION IS SOMETHING YOU CAN CONTROL Refuse to buy into being busy. Reduce the distractions you allow into your life Stop trying to multi-task. Focus on doing what you can do, well, and ask for help for the rest 5 FOCUS STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU THRIVE * Schedule your priorities every week and review them every evening. * Put your vision or purpose statement somewhere you will see daily. * Create more open space and time for yourself every day. * Intentionally have more fun and non-productive time. * Always set deadlines for yourself and follow through on them. LISTENER OF THE EPISODE Jan Taylor Trish, you are worth your weight in GOLD! Thank you so much for your guidance and enthusiastic support. Working with you as my Confidence Coach has been a GAME CHANGER for me! The future is looking brighter all the time... THANK YOU!