I've got about six projects going on. Maybe eight. All happening at once, all requiring focus and energy. Unfortunately, there are distracting and tempting TV marathons on cable during the summer. I'm finding that Project Runway, Tabitha's Salon Takeover and House seem intriguing, even relevant. I hope it's actually just that I like the background noise. Most of the time, I can't tell you how the TV show ended, or who won.
This summer has been productive, though. I'm spending time networking, have finished some key deliverables, and am consistently scheduling in things like "fun" and "exercise". In a way, it's ideal because I can meet a friend for lunch, and work at night. My time is my own. But I am realizing it's difficult to track how much I'm accomplishing. I mean, I think I could say that I've partially listened to most of season 6,7 and 8 of America's Next Top Model. Though I do feel more prepared for shooting a Cover Girl commercial, if I'm ever asked ("Easy, breezy, beautiful. Cover Girl." Yep - got it.), but I'm not sure that is going to get me as far as I need to go.
Anyway, I could use some help. I started a grid. It's got short- and long-term tasks on it. I'm getting back to an old-school approach of crossing things off a paper list. But, I could use some more tips on finding focus. Help?
2 comments:
The only way I can find focus and get things accomplished is if I actually structure my day around my priorities.
My first advice, as enticing as those reality TV marathons are, shut off the TV. Or if you have to watch it, then watch it, but you're not going to be productive multi-tasking your brain. Another good way to get things done: get out of the house. Work from a coffee shop. Somewhere you won't be distracted by other things you need to do.
My 2 cents...
Thanks Audrey! I've taken your advice to heart. :)
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