There are many times in your life when you are called upon to \u2018step up\u2019, \u2018get it together\u2019 or \u2018face the music\u2019. Can relate to any or all of the above? I know I can! It starts early way back in Grade school with things like \u2018Show and Tell\u2019, making speeches in front of your peers, science fairs, school plays, exams, competitions, sports events etc.<\/p>\n
In my case it started when I was around four years old and was told that I had to perform in front of the family at the annual Christmas Party! For some people it was an annual nightmare but I was lucky in that I could play piano so all I had to do was focus. Later when I went to job interviews or performed my music to actual paying customers, I began to realize the critical importance of one key element \u2013 focus. In fact I discovered that without focus very little success could be achieved.<\/p>\n
So what is focus? One dictionary defines it as the central point of your activity. Another taking its definition from photography and optics, talks about \u2018the clear and sharply defined condition of an image\u2019. I like \u2018clear and sharply defined\u2019 as descriptive of your mindset<\/a>. I would add that you have to try to exclude any outside distractions in the process of becoming focused. If you are listening to a video then headphones really help as they easily cut out external noise. Use them as well if you are writing a blog post<\/a> as they fulfill the same purpose.<\/p>\n With your online marketing business, especially if you are new to it, it is imperative that you keep a clear head and get focused quickly so that you can concentrate on the necessary learning that always occurs at the beginning. Personally, I know when I am at my most focused and try to work on my business at that time. I feel that during that time period I can learn more and be more productive than at times when either I am fatigued, distracted or just lacking in energy.<\/p>\n 1. What you eat and drink does<\/em> affect your focus. Obviously, if you consume alcohol or drugs of any kind, your attention span will be considerably compromised. So if you want to stay focused \u2013 don\u2019t party! Remember that alcohol is a depressant, and we all know that drugs simply fry your brain!<\/p>\n 2. Drinking lots of water or water-based drinks really does help. It keeps you on track and is really beneficial to your health. Tea or a similar low caffeine drink is also OK as an alternative but coffee is less preferable as although the caffeine keeps your eyes open, do you really want to work and be wired at the same time? And don\u2019t forget the health risks of too many cups of joe.<\/p>\n 3. Healthy snacks are great such as raw carrots or celery, and fruit and nuts are highly suitable to help maintain focus. Chocolate bars are the same as coffee \u2013 a no-no!<\/p>\n 4. Your work location is important. If you are sitting in a dark and dingy room with little natural light and very poor air circulation, you won\u2019t get much done and you may even fall asleep before you know it! So find a well lit, well ventilated room or area to maximize your focal abilities.<\/p>\n 5. How you sit is a critical factor. Find an ergonomic chair with a back that supports you and yet is comfortable to sit in for long periods. Also make sure that you sit at a comfortable level when staring at a computer screen. You don\u2019t want to be looking UP at a screen but rather sit slightly elevated looking down at the screen. Your eyes will not get so tired this way but in any case look away from the screen every 5 \u2013 10 minutes to reset your eye muscles.<\/p>\n 6. When all else fails and you simply cannot focus for whatever reason, just stop working and go for a walk!<\/p>\n Focus is a key factor in the long term success of your business but like most things you have to work at it.<\/p>\n Please Like, Share and Comment on our blog post here, on Facebook and on Twitter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are many times in your life when you are called upon to \u2018step up\u2019, \u2018get it together\u2019 or \u2018face the music\u2019. Can relate to any or all of the above? I know I can! 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