G Simms
GSimms-HealthandWellness.com

In my previous article, I talked about multi-tasking as the monster that it is.  In this article, it only makes sense to discuss Focus as a strategy for success.

I cover this in my book "The Top 25 Things You Can Do to Change Your Life for the Better...Forever". 

When putting together the chapters for the book, Focus jumped out and screamed at me.  How could I not have this as the very first chapter.  Interestingly enough, that very day gave me yet another reason to continue to beat the drum for focus.

I had spoken with many people in the process of writing my book and whenever I asked the question about what and how did each of these people go about pursuing goals, most seemed not to have clear strategies to accomplish them.  It became clear to me that declaring those things that were least desired, at least, appeared to be the consensus strategy.

I found that to be amazing.  Life coaches and self improvement gurus will tell you that you must concentrate on what you desire as opposed to concentrating on what you least desire.  In the process, I also came to the conclusion that those who concentrated on the opposite end of the spectrum also suffered from a lack of focus.

So, in the interest of help, here are a few tips that should point you in the right direction.  And, at the end of this article I offer you a bonus of a link to a website that will help you get there.  I encourage you to click the link and check them out.  They offer a step-by-step program to help you focus and organize your existence.  Now for the steps.

First and foremost, you must learn to focus.  It's critical that you learn how to develop a clear and distinct plan that you will implement in a steadfast manner.  Your goal is to reach your goal.

Second, follow the advice of my previous article.  Multi-tasking is your enemy.  When you execute a clear and distinct plan and do it with laser directness, you'll find that you'll achieve more in less time.  It is a crazy notion to think that you can be effective doing several things at the same time.  

Third, you must overcome procrastination.  Think about it...nothing ever happens until you do what you're putting off.  Procrastination is usually the result of our lack of focus or lack of organization.  If your problem is that you're lazy, that might be because of a lack of focus or lack of organization.  In any event, just do it (Nike got it right).

Now for the bonus.

Click on www.simpleology.com.  There you can find a wonderful online program that will help you find your focus and push your life forward.  I discovered this site while researching for my book.  I recommend it.  It has helped and is helping me.

They offer several cutting edge programs.  In fact, I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology (www.simpleology.com/training/blogging/index.php).  For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.

It covers: The best blogging techniques, How to get traffic to your blog, and How to turn your blog into money.

I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.