Many solo-entrepreneurs are overwhelmed. ” Too many things to juggle, not enough time, poor organization.”  These issues eat away at your efficiency and can effect your overall success.

I also have struggled with these same challenges and I have learned that the one most powerful solution to those challenges is make a clear decision and then FOCUS.

To help children learn Akido,  the teacher has each child hold out their arm and visualize that their arm is a powerful fire hose with  water churning through. Their arm needs to be strong, straight and aimed impeccably. It could not veer off or get side-tracked. Maybe you can imagine that feeling. I can and it is still a powerful metaphor.

The trick is to do that same thing with your mental focus.

1. Make a list of  tasks or jobs that need to be done today or this week.  Prioritize them based on where the greatest need is and your business plan.

2. Decide what you want and need to focus on right now in this moment. What is the most important thing for you to accomplish today or this week. Make a clear decision. Draw a circle on a blank paper and write it down in the center. Hang it on your wall where you will easily see it.

3. Make a list of all the obstacles that will attempt to derail you and then take action to eliminate those in whatever way you need to.  Put a  “do not  disturb” sign on your office door. turn off your phone, etc.  These are only excuses or ways to avoid and side-track you.

4. Imagine how you will feel at the end of the day or week after you have focused on your goal. Breath in that feeling and stay there.

5. Focus, focus and focus on your task. Begin to take your first action step. Smile and breath.

Just like like any new habit, it takes practice. When you work for yourself, you have no boss watching you, no one notices whether you spend hours on Facebook or doodling. In order to be successful you must develop focus and make it your best friend.

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