DISTRACTION

Are you easily distracted? How do you deal with distractions? Do you have so many distractions, that you are not living your best life? Are you like the squirrel who chases the nut?

It seems like lately, everyone always responds I am so busy I just can not get it all done. I am guilty of saying the same thing, or at least I was. I have recently done a self-evaluation. Thanks to Ed Mylett, I really thought about it. He challenged me, by pointing out in this age of everything at our fingertips, how can we not get it all done.

I had to admit that if I stay focused on just the task at hand I can get so much more accomplished. Now, mind you I am working on it so I have not perfected my technique. A few years back I decided on my work day that I would only check emails and return phone calls every hour on the hour. I know that this is not possible for everyone but it works for me. There is no way I could get all my work done if I responded to every email or phone call as they come in. I also turned off all notifications and explained to my co-workers and business associates that I would be handling my day in this way. It has been a tremendous help.

I also began about a month ago, leaving my phone completely alone until I accomplish my morning routine. I get up, read and get to the gym all before I take a look at my phone. That darn thing can get me off track very quickly. I actually have gotten a ton more stuff done this last week by spending very little time on Social Media hence my absence on Facebook.

I am not saying the cell phone is my only distraction, life happens things can distract us in a heartbeat. I am trying to live a debt free life. On Saturday just to kill some time we went to the Harley shop. I was distracted very quickly.

This almost took over my wants, not needs wants. I need to be debt free it is a goal I have been diligently working on for a while. I am on schedule to pay two bills off in the next two months. Oh man, this bike was calling my name. I went home and prayed and asked God to give me wisdom and he did. I do not need this bike. Honestly, I enjoy riding behind my husband and letting him do all the work. It was a huge distraction, and if I had not chosen wisely it would have distracted me from my goals.

I know some people binge watch Netflix, I am sure there are a million different distractions. This morning as I read my Bible my thoughts would drift to something someone said or did. What could I have done to handle that situation better? Oh wait I am suppose to be reading my Bible what was that chapter I just read? Let me start over, I am getting hungry I better grab a… Darn, what did I just read. So I had to pray God quiet my mind and do away with my distractions. Please let me focus on the word. It worked.

I spoke last week at my Network group. I mentioned a few of the things I do to try to stay focused. One of the members mentioned she has anxiety, how should she handle the distraction of anxiety? I told her that I usually deep breathe in order to get myself focused on my present situation. I want to add that you can also touch three things to help you calm your mind. I of course pray as well. You can not say the name of Jesus over and over and be anxious at the same time.

The last thing I want to share is that Ed Mylett has 3 days in one. That is how he has become such a successful entrepreneur, podcaster etc. I have recently implemented this myself. It has helped me to accomplish all I must do everyday. My Day 1 starts at 4:30 a.m. -1l2:00 p.m. Day 2 12:00-6:00 and Day 3 is 6:00-9:00. I am just getting started with it, so I am ironing out the kinks. It does not leave room for distractions if I want to accomplish all God has for me.

I have lots of work to do to get this new system in order, but at least I am moving forward. I am learning new things daily. I am limiting my distractions.

I also want to say that you can be distracted not just from work but from the ones who love you the most and need you. So many times when we go out to eat I see couples and families ignoring each other glued to their phone. Parents at the park on their phones as their children crave their attention. I suppose this is the last thing I am sharing but perhaps the most important.

I leave you today with the question, are you distracted? Is there something God has for you? Is life distracting you from being your best you? Is there someone who really needs you but you spend so much time distracted you miss it?

Search yourself, find your answer to this questions and them please find the solution, so that you can be the best version of yourself.