New Podcast: the art of staying focused in busy times

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

You want to know what I find hard to do sometimes? I find it hard to consistently do what is important to me, especially when things get REALLY busy in my life.

Does that happen to you too?

I've got a new podcast for you! Listen right here. This week's podcast is live, and I talk about competing priorities and how much of a struggle it has been to stay focused - and more importantly, what to do when you realize you are off course. This is what I'm dealing with...trying to bring myself back on target in a few areas of my life, so I thought I'd share what I've been 'coaching myself' with - maybe you might find something helpful in this too.

Or maybe you have some ideas to offer that have worked for you?

What I talk about in the episode to get back on target:

First, recognize where I've gone off target, and gently pull myself back - without beating myself up about it. (That part is hard!)
Staying on target requires regular adjustments - refocusing - if you want to achieve your goal.
Saying no to myself and others when what I want to do, or am being asked to do, takes me away from my objective. (This is super easy to write, but WAY harder to do in real life, don't you think?

Grab this week's podcast episode: The Art of Staying Focused in Busy Times

Thanks for listening,

Aaron

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