5 Daily Routines for Finding Focus

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What information consumes is rather obvious: it consumes the attention of its recipients. Hence, a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention.

— Herbert Simon

In a world with full of distraction, attention has become one of your most important assets.

To find daily focus, you must be deliberate with your practices. If life just happens to you, your destination is left up to chance. Be proactive in your life and bring focus to your daily routines.

Journaling / morning pages

Writing is a great way to externalize your thoughts in a way that can be examined and studied. Commit to writing beyond what feels natural. That’s where you find those extra nuggets of wisdom or insight that you didn’t even know existed.

Create opportunity for serendipity

When standing in line, or going for a short walk-leave the cell phone in your pocket and the headphones at home. Allow space for serendipity to slip into your life. Pay attention to the world around you and take note of one thing of value gained by being free from technology.

Use focus blocks