Find Time for Flexible Focus and See How Letting Go of Rigidity Can Free You to Flow!

What is flexible focus, and how does it help?

Well, finding time for a project you love can feel like diving into sparkling waves. You immerse yourself in the work, and find it refreshing! At times you might even feel carried gently forward by the flow of your concentration. Best of all, you build confidence, each time you keep on track.

But rigidity… that’s another matter! Sparks fly and patience frays. You want SO much to stick with your plan that other parts of your life suffer. Relationships can be the first casualty when you become overly rigid. And your body may complain bitterly, too.

Fortunately, you can learn the difference between focus and rigidity in daily decisions!

Here are 2 steps to strengthen FLEXIBLE focus and avoid the pitfalls of rigidity:

Step #1: PLAN your day the night before, giving each priority its fair share of time.

Some people mistake planning with rigidity. But realistic planning actually PROTECTS the flow of your day!

  • First of all, keeping to a well-planned schedule will help you sustain the tempo of healthy daily life, especially if you factor in a little flex time.
  • Second, if you divide your project into daily increments, you won’t be struggling with a bottleneck at the last minute.

Those around you will thank you, because you’ll probably be a lot easier to live with, too! When you are rested, healthy and well nourished, you retain your perspective more easily, and you build resiliency.

Step #2: Make a list of your top priorities and COMMIT to balance.

Rigidity is focus that has lost its balance. This can happen to anyone! But when you consciously broaden your perspective, you can breathe easy. What are your central commitments? Jot them down, and then clarify boundaries for each in advance.

For example, you might decide, “My weekend plans take priority over finishing up that report!” Then, if you are tempted to cancel a special get-together to review your project for the fifth time, an inner warning bell can help you readjust your perspective.

Flexible focus is a skill you can build! And self-reference is one of your best allies. Keep checking in with yourself to find your “sweet spot” of balance, as you flex here, and hold firm there. Assess your results with friendly objectivity.

With practice, like the surfer, you can use both your focus and flexibility to skillfully ride the waves of change!

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Speaking of the waves of change … are you ready to explore your healthiest life?

Ready to consider some changes?

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This was a jam-packed, info-filled call … and it’s not too late to learn all about healthy eating and prevention from one of the best!

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