Saturday, November 8, 2008

5 techniques to get your mind back on track...

...whenever you find it wandering away from the task at hand:

* Check your emotions.

If I'm stewing about something unrelated to what I'm supposed to be working on, I remind myself that "emotions have no cash value." And I refocus.

* Let it go.

If I've done my part and the ball is now in someone else's court, I remind myself that there's nothing I can do about it at the moment. And I refocus.

* Take a breather.

To refresh my mind, I take a quick break. Even stopping to get a glass of juice helps me refocus my attention where it should be.

* Keep a notepad handy.

If the distracting thought that pops into my head could be useful - maybe an idea for a solution to a client's problem - I write myself a note and refocus. That way, I know I won't forget that idea. I'll get back to it later, AFTER I've finished what I'm doing.

* Reschedule.

When I'm tired my mind tends to wander even more. In that case, unless I am on a tight deadline, I reschedule what I'm working on.

It is far more productive to stay focused on the work you are doing WHILE you are doing it. Although studies suggest that 30 to 40 percent of the time most people don't really think about what they're doing, YOU can be different. It takes practice and willingness to discipline yourself to be "in the here and now." But it is worth it.

The only way to achieve success - no matter what you're trying to accomplish - is to take action.

So, if you are working the Home Seller Assist program created by John Alexander and also know as We Provide The Cash, keep the above in mind and explode your profits.

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