One of the most important things you need to do when looking to start and work your own business is to find your focus. It’s very easy to feel overwhelmed and lose yourself in the amount of work there seems to need to get done.
If you’re feeling that there is a ton to do and you have no idea where to start, would you like to know that each step you take leads you in the right direction? Would you like to narrow your “to do” list down to a few key items and let go of the rest? Would you like to work smarter, not harder?
These six easy questions will help you do just that. Answering them will help you find your focus so you can do what you want to do and feel great about your life while you’re doing it.
Find Your Focus Today With These:
- What do I care about most? Or, where is my heart leading me?
Only when you allow yourself to do what you care about most will you begin feeling better about your life.
Asking this question will give your HEART a space to speak and be heard. When we get wrapped up in all the “stuff” we have to do we often overlook what our heart wants. -
What do I really, really want to do? Or, ask yourself “is this what I really want?”
If the answer is “no”, ask yourself why you’re doing it and then find a way to stop doing it. So much life is wasted doing things we don’t want to do.
Doing what you really want is a process of identifying and letting go of the things that you don’t want and replacing them with things that you do want. Over time you’ll rebalance your life to include MORE of what you want to do.
This question will give your DREAMS an opportunity to come to life. This one question could set your life on a new course.
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How do I want to feel while I’m doing what I’m doing?
If what you’re doing doesn’t give you pleasure while you’re doing it, you may be on the wrong track. Why? Because “doing” takes up much more time then the result. The result happens once. We reach each goal only once and then it’s over. The journey to our goals is what fills our life with experiences. If you’re not feeling good during the “doing” (aka – the journey) is it really worth it?
This question allows your SPIRIT to come alive – to be experienced. Give yourself permission to do things that feel good and you’ll live an inspired life.
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What is the “for sake of what” behind what I’m doing?
Another way to word this question would be, “In the big picture of my life what purpose does this action serve?” If the answer isn’t clear you may be letting life lead you.
This question helps you CONNECT THE DOTS and make better choices for your life. Basing your actions on a clear purpose puts you in the driver’s seat which means you are LEADING your life instead of letting it lead you.
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What am I going to do?
Make a list of all the things you care about and all the things you really want to do and prioritise them with a “1-2-3” approach. Rank your list in order of importance.
Of course, we make choices (decisions) about what we’re going to do all day long BUT how often do we make choices after asking questions 1-4? Answering the above questions FIRST will give you the opportunity to bring more of what you really want into your life.
This question requires a CHOICE be made. Now you’ve narrowed your focus!
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How am I going to do it?
After narrowing your focus create a mini action plan for each item. Write down the steps you’ll need to take to make it happen.
Tip: only focus on 1 or 2 things at a time (ex: over the period of 1 month). Don’t try to do everything at once. That will just lead to overwhelm. Give yourself a chance to worker smarter and you will get more done.
This question will inspire you to TAKE ACTION. Nothing happens without it. In order to create the life you want you have to give your dreams, heart and spirit a voice and space in your life. However, this alone won’t make things happen. You must channel all these things into a clear course of action.
Instead of jumping into your “to do” list, take some time to reflect upon these questions. By doing so you’ll put yourself on a life and/or business path that reflects more of what you really want. Determine and find your FOCUS first and you’ll live a fuller, richer life.
Barrie
February 11, 2017 @ 1:45 am
Great tips for finding your focus. I like the last one on creating a mini action plan. I tend to create huge plans and then get so overwhelmed nothing much gets done. I’m going to try it your way this time. 🙂
February 12, 2017 @ 5:18 pm
I used to do the same as you Ruth until one day a friend of mine rightly said that any big task is a series of small ones, Creating the mini action plans got me to the final destination without the overwhelm.
August 3, 2017 @ 7:50 am
Make a list of all the things you care about and all the things you really want to do and prioritise them with a “1-2-3” approach. Rank your list in order of importance.
February 12, 2017 @ 9:39 am
Great questions, Barry and so good for getting the creative juices flowing. I had lost my ‘mojo’ for a while but have found it again (thank goodness!). Wish I’d had your list of questions qhile I was floundering around!
Enjoy the journey!
February 12, 2017 @ 5:16 pm
Thanks Mandy
February 12, 2017 @ 8:47 pm
Hi Barry,
Focus Very Important Great 6 points.
I liked the mini-plan, making things as simple as possible helps with feelings of overwhelm.
Focus on what you really like to do and take action.
Great article!
February 16, 2017 @ 11:22 am
Thanks Kathryn
February 16, 2017 @ 9:08 am
Hi Barry,
Great article. I like all the 6 points you mentioned.
February 16, 2017 @ 11:18 am
Thanks a lot
February 21, 2017 @ 3:38 am
Agreed with you. But sometime without moods, i can’t do anything. and even i try to do, the result is still so bad!
February 27, 2017 @ 10:22 am
Every person is unique David. AS long as you find a way to deal with your things in your own particular way, that’s fine.
February 25, 2017 @ 5:47 pm
Hi Barry. This is a great set of questions. self-evaluation is something everyone should do periodically, and you have provided a way to do that in this post. Thanks!
February 27, 2017 @ 10:20 am
Thanks Dee Dee 😀
March 11, 2017 @ 6:11 pm
great advice Barrie. I especially like your points about taking some time to think about the “to do” list before jumping in and tackling just on or two issues at a time. Once we decide on a course of action it’s easy to get carried away trying to do too much too soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
March 13, 2017 @ 10:27 pm
One thing at a time is the best way forward.
April 19, 2017 @ 12:59 pm
I have really benefited from the 6th way. Lots of different ways and you can only fit in a single way. DON’T be discouraged when there is no benefit with one or two times. Try it all to find the right way for you.
April 28, 2017 @ 8:44 am
Thanks
May 27, 2017 @ 7:23 am
hi barry
very nice article i like the ways you have written and definitely i will focus o these from today onwards
September 16, 2017 @ 10:24 am
all the 6 questions mention in this article are very vital that an entrepreneur or a business owner can not do without, i must tell you, your article is a life changing one, it makes me to be more focus and know what am doing. Thanks a lot.
May 10, 2018 @ 12:44 pm
These six point will definely every body should ask.I liked these questions.
February 29, 2020 @ 8:42 am
Hi Barry. This is a great set of questions. self-evaluation is something everyone should do periodically, and you have provided a way to do that in this post. Thanks!
March 1, 2020 @ 5:40 am
Thank you Alfredo. Glad you found it enjoyable.
March 3, 2020 @ 11:51 am
Hey Barrie,
Your blog has positive energy, when I am reading your post I feel full packed with motivation to do something useful for people and our nation.
Thank you so much for your effort.
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