Shop Talk : Focus

I read this Steve Jobs quote last week, and it has been popping into my head often ever since then. An oldie but a goodie that reminds you its better not to get pulled in a million directions, even if that means saying no to other good ideas. I have really been trying hard to apply this to my business this year and have been happy with how its developing. It can be hard when you have so many things you want to accomplish, but there really is only so much time in a day. Hopefully some of you can get inspired by the quote as well and feel OK about saying no to something in order to focus on what you really want to work towards!

Quoting: Long Term Goals

I have been trying lately to focus on the big picture, or more the long term plan, and not what I am achieving just in one day, or even a week. I find that it has really helped me to slowly whittle away at goals I have set for myself without becoming too overwhelmed or frustrated. Writing daily to-do lists alongside long-term to-do lists has really been a big component of this, instead of lumping them all into one. If anyone has any other suggestions for me, please share!

Quoting : Simplifying

I just ordered The Power of Less by Leo Babaura from Amazon, and just in the first chapter alone
have hit so many "aha" moments. I am trying to simplify certain things in my life, both in my business and in my day to day, in order to get the most out of my time and be the best I can be. (That just got really corny, didn't it?) I think we can get pulled in so many directions nowadays that it can be difficult to focus on just one thing at a time. Sometimes I even feel guilt when doing so, as I am not "multitasking." But I think to accomplish a lot, you need to really focus on each small step along the way, figuring out what is unnecessary and letting go of those things, and honing in on what is important. Happy Monday everyone!