My Short Attention Span Is Killing My Business

I talk endlessly (even I know I do it) about how we are all very alike in this industry.  That the things you are feeling and going through are shared with almost all of us.  This post I think proves that.

Today’s question is from John.  He is a reader and has become a friend over the past couple months.  His feelings are definitely not unique.

What John is dealing with is in all of us and to be successful you need to find a way around it – quickly!

Here is John’s question…

Hey Erica, I am hoping you might be able to shed some light on my issue.  I think my short attention span is KILLING my home business.  I feel overwhelmed especially when I am asked to do something new.  I know there is a lot to learn but I can’t make it through a video or how a couple pages of a “How to guide” without getting a panicky feeling that I’ll never get this.  If I can’t learn new skills how will I ever be able to do this?

Learning new skills is never easy for anyone.  If it was we’d all be rocket scientists or brain surgeons.

But learning new things is a huge part of this business.  No one starts off knowing everything they need to be a industry leader or develop the biggest downline in their company.

We all need to start somewhere so here’s a few pointers to help you master your mind…

One thing at a time. You don’t need to learn everything at once.  Try to master one skill and then put that into practice.  After you get that to work, try the next.  Take everything in stride.

Too many people try too many things and never get good at anything.  They spread themselves too thin and have their fingers in too many pots.

This really holds them back from the success they want.

If you master even one skill that other people are interested in, then as an expert, people will beg you for answers and when you help them you become a leader they trust.

Set achievable goals. When you are learning to master these new skills set real goals for yourself that you know you can achieve.  They need to challenge you but should never overwhelm you.

Take a realistic look at your schedule-

If you have 7 hours a day to work your business then put together a plan that keeps you in income producing activities for that time.  If you only have 7 hours a week well then plan accordingly.

If you sit down each day with a plan, you will get more done, be better organized and won’t feel so anxious.

Reward yourself. Each time you complete a task reward yourself with something that you love.  A little “me time” or incentive goes a long way towards being happy and productive in your working environment.

Take a break. As many as you need.  Just get up from the computer and go for a walk.  Then when you come back, be ready to focus.  You’ll find that after awhile you won’t need as many and you get more done.

Train your brain. Repetition in your schedule trains the brain as to when it’s time to get to work on certain tasks.  So if one of the things you want to do for your business is write blog posts, do them at the same time everyday.  Your brain will know when it’s time to be creative and will flow into the work more effortlessly.

Start with the end in mind. Know what you are working for.  Keep a clear picture in your head of what you are getting out of the skill you are learning.  This helps you stay focused on the end instead of getting bogged down in the middle.

Get in the right frame of mind. Many people believe that starting any work for your business should begin with some personal development.  Getting into a positive place mentally before you jump into a new task will go a long way to helping you learn.

Get some exercise. Being active puts less stress on your body and mind.  Treat your body like a temple- not a tent!  That means staying away from the caffeine and sugary foods too.

Having a short attention span doesn’t need to kill your business.  You can get a lot done in a small amount of time if you are clear and focused on what you want and when you want to have it.

Do you have a mind control tip you want to share with John or the world?
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