focus – From the Desk of Pennwell Gray

Quote of the day.

“You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.” – Ryan Holiday

“The successful person has the habit of doing the things failures don’t like to do. They don’t like doing them either necessarily. But their disliking is subordinated to the strength of their purpose.” – E.M. Gray

Quote of the day.

“Gaining control over your health and well-being is one of those times in your life that you get to be completely selfish and not feel bad about it. If you want to meet your goals, you have to make it about you. You have to make it work for you and you alone. Anything less is a setup for failure.”— Jennifer Hudson

What goal do you have for today?

As you navigate your morning, contemplate what you want to achieve today. Focus on a goal – one goal – and work to make it happen all day.

It doesn’t have to big, but it does have to be important to you.

Was it setting your alarm clock and not hitting snooze? Will it be not snacking in between meals? Will it be limited social media time? Fitting a workout in?

Or will it be spiritual in nature, like finding opportunities to share a smile, genuinely asking how a person is or spreading kindness? Staying present and not distracted? Listening more, speaking less? Trying to understand others rather than always wanting others to understand you?

Contemplate it. Name it. Then write it down and make it happen today.

Quote of the day.

“Tomorrow is clearly uncertain, but in your hands you have the power to shape your tomorrow, waste it not on unimportant things, you see the main focus is to remain focused.” – Unknown

Quote of the day.

“Too much sugar leads to a heavy body, and too many distractions lead to a heavy mind.” – Naval Ravikant

Scattered.

Is anyone else in this state of mind?

I rise, forget the shine, and ready myself for the day. The water boils for my first cuppa of tea, I pour it in my cheerful shamrocks mug and off to the computer I go.

Quote of the day.

“Three things you shouldn’t lose this week; your faith, your courage, and your smile.” – Unknown

Tip of the day.

How do you manage interruptions, unplanned matters and fire drills?

You’ve planned your day. Prioritized your projects and lists. Allotted time for stretch breaks, emails and social media checks.