Are you so productive that you never get anything done? This is can be a professional artist’s dilemma.
Do you know why? Are you clear on your goal? Have you made your goal your priority? Focus.
Here’s the big question. Are you avoiding the responsibility of reaching that goal? Maybe you need support?
It’s only when you make your goal your priority that you’ll reach it. Until then you’ll be distracted with busy work.
Busy work could be digital habits that include checking emails, Facebook, and Twitter.
Are you ready to put aside what is distracting you from reaching your goals? Great! Because life is short.
Maybe your next question is “how?”
Much of our distraction comes from our physical environment. Is your studio a mess?
Make yourself a de-clutter date. If this is something you struggle with then either hire a personal organizer or enlist a friend. And most importantly give yourself a deadline to get your supplies and paperwork in place.
The next step is to turn inward. Our thoughts either distract or shape our focus. And thoughts are things.
What do I do? I meditate for at least 15 minutes a day. Its like erasing the chalkboard.
Many people say that they have difficulty committing to a mediation practice. I look at it this way. If you can brush your teeth each day then you can meditate. Mental hygiene is as important as dental hygiene.
But if you’re struggling, actually try steadying your mental focus while you are brushing your teeth. You know that you are going to brush your teeth each day so start by associating these habits.
It’s no accident that Jonathan Fields refers to Attention Management and focus in his new book Uncertainty and that the billionaire Venture Capitalist who reviewed my business plan evaluated its singular focus.
Multitasking dilutes your attention and it is not productive.
Know your priorities and focus on one thing at time. Target your attention.
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