Some people are out of their element if they don’t have their hands in numerous projects and pursuits. I’m not one of those people.
I’m one of those who too frequently puts my hands in numerous projects and pursuits, and then gets bogged down and overwhelmed.
I then become unproductive and tend to get depressed.
For those who are at their best with many irons in lots of fires, this post is not for you.
For the rest of us, remember opportunity does not equal obligation.
If your workflow is suffering, maybe your life is getting stretched too thin. When your quality of life is diminished, your quality of work will be diluted.
Here are ten ideas you might try to help you focus so you can create meaningful art and make a difference that matters.
- Unsubscribe to the numerous blogs and subscriptions you feel obligated to read–even if it’s this one.
- List the top 25 things on your bucket list. Right now. Circle five. discard the rest. Order the five beginning at one. Discard two through four. Work on number one until it is finished. Then move to number two.
- Carve out two hours per day without electronic devices of any kind and talk face-to-face with the people you love.
- Eliminate unnecessary choices, i.e. streamline your diet, your wardrobe, and your grooming habits.
- Set a writing time or goal. Only deviate from it for your funeral.
- Set a consistent reading goal, i.e. one chapter per day, etc. Only deviate from it for your funeral.
- Schedule your sleep pattern. i.e. schedule a consistent nap time, bedtime, and/or rise time.
- Listen to a helpful podcast or audiobook instead of the news or radio when driving or traveling.
- Turn off the TV.
- Unsubscribe to social media that does not benefit you, financially, or where you’re not contributing generously.
Which, if any, of the above should you do, today?