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In my last post I looked at how sometimes life, and its little surprises, can get in the way of our goals. Emergencies and other distractions can occur that really do create a need to reprioritize our plans a bit. But, how what about the more “normal” distractions? How can we deal with them?

Let’s consider two different types of distractions. The first is where you’ve established your work plan, but, after diligently trying to follow it, you just can’t fit it and the rest of your life into the 24 hours you get each day. This means that you are letting things that
should be lower priority take time from your work plan, or your work plan is too aggressive. At this point you need to carefully examine the situation to see which of those is the case. If lower-priority activities are the problem, you’ll need to push those into their proper place. If your work plan is truly too aggressive, you’ll need to carefully rework your plan so it fits into your life properly.

So what’s the second type of distraction? This is the type where you just struggle with maintaining your focus. I’m going to suggest that you learn how to talk to yourself. Really!

Start by writing your goal statement onto an index card. Be sure it’s a positive statement of your goal. Now, carry that card with you all the time. Read your goal statement aloud, with energy and excitement, at least three times a day. The best times will be early in the morning, mid-day while you’re in the middle of your routine, then at the end of the day. When you do this, you will be helping your brain keep its focus. Your subconscious mind will be listening. It will hear your goal, and it will hear your excitement. Do this every day, and your subconscious mind will gradually keep you focused.

Does that sound preposterous? Try it for 21 days. Then look at the results, you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

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