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Also necessary from you is a commitment to the process. Let me say that again with emphasis in the proper place: Also necessary from you is a commitment to the PROCESS.
Not only is the fulfillment of goals a process, but so also is your ability to develop a strong focus. Don’t fool yourself into believing that you can magically and suddenly become keenly focused when you’ have struggled to do so in the past. The tips and techniques in this report should help you immeasurably, but you will still need to follow a progression of growth, GRADUALLY increasing your ability to focus. Keeping in mind that this is a process at all times will help you avoid the trap of perfectionism - and the frustration that accompanies it.
Here is how to make the process simple and enjoyable:
• Lower your expectations and focus on creating small but measurable changes– at least to begin with. Small because they are within your current ability, and measurable because you will be able to see the changes happening within you (and the results showing in your actions) which will inspire you to keep going.
• Stay focused on the positive. If you start focusing on your lack of progress (or slow progress), or the obstacles you face day to day, you will lose steam more quickly than you would have believed possible. Perspective is everything! Just by paying more attention to the benefits and gains and less attention to the struggles and difficulties, you will make it much easier on yourself.
• Keep striving for better and better focus. It may seem hard to believe, but eventually your focusing ability will begin to take on a life of its own. You’ll find yourself effortlessly being more productive and more prolific than you have ever been before. But in order to reach that point, you have to begin by pushing yourself little by little, building on the skills you have.
Commit to sticking with the process even before you begin to see changes, even if it doesn’t seem to be working, even if it seems too far out of your comfort zones. If it helps you, maybe post some transformational images in a place where you’ll see them every day. Some ideas: a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, a flower blooming, etc. These will serve as powerful reminders that you also are going through a personal transformation, and there will be a payoff at the end.
Enthusiasm: The “Key Factor”
Enthusiasm is probably one of the most beneficial attitudes that can aid your focus. It provides that necessary “oomph” – vigor, sparkle, verve, zest, or excitement that accompanies any great accomplishment.
Without enthusiasm, you might not find the journey interesting enough to continue.
When you first set a goal, enthusiasm flows naturally and easily. You’re fired up by excitement and ready to move forward at breakneck speed. If only enthusiasm could STAY high after the initial start. For most of us, it doesn’t.
However, it is possible to manufacture a genuine sense of enthusiasm, and there are a few ways you can do this:
• Re-commit to your goals on a regular basis. Mentally go over the reasons you set your goals in the first place.
Remember how you felt when you first conceived the idea and the excitement you felt when you decided to go for it. Re-commit to that ideal again. Don’t let the fire burn out; simply keep adding fuel and building it higher and higher as the days and weeks wear on.
• Pump yourself up. Give yourself a lot of positive talk whenever you can. Every day, look yourself in the mirror and give yourself a good old pep talk. Compliment yourself, encourage yourself, inspire yourself and motivate yourself. Affirm that you are capable of anything you want to accomplish, and you are dedicated to making your dreams come true.
• Get excited about your progress in learning to focus! Really congratulate and praise yourself when you stick to your plan. If you just spent 30 minutes focusing on one task and making good progress, it’s time for a celebration! It might seem silly to make such a big deal out of it, but I guarantee you’ll be grinning from ear to ear and feeling like you just won a grand prize.
Enthusiasm is one of my secret weapons. I have a lot of tools and techniques I use to achieve bigger and bigger goals, but one of the most vital is enthusiasm. Why?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Attitude is everything”? It really is. If you have the right attitude, nothing will ever seem hopeless or a waste of time. Nothing will seem too difficult or pointless. With the right attitude, you can bounce back from the toughest fall, and get right back on the horse again.
If you take the power of an enthusiastic attitude into your journey to developing a single-minded focus, you will have the perfect “oomph factor” that will help you stay on track, make steady progress, and make all your dreams a reality.
