“Have nothing in your home that you don’t know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” ~William Morris
My husband and I bought what we consider our dream home last year. When we first moved in, we set aside a certain amount of money for new furniture and decor.
By the time we were done decorating our new bedroom, we had used nearly half our budget. So I told my husband to stand back and watch the magical power I happen to be really good at wielding. That’s right.
It was my time to shine, people.
Something you may or may not know about me: I have Dom Perignon tastes and I know how to make them work on a Boone’s Farm budget.
So, you know how I’m always talking about how I like to pay it forward? This is not just talk, people–this is genuinely who I am.
That’s why I’m excited to announce a new feature here at Project Blissful that allows me to do just that–to “pay it forward” to those who are joining me on this journey to bliss. 🙂
So here it is.
I’ve got a new page here on the site that is dedicated to one thing and one thing only–free downloads of personal development and weight loss eBooks, worksheets, tip-sheets, motivational wallpapers and more.
More will be added each week, so stay tuned! And hey, if you haven’t already, go ahead and sign up for a free email subscription. If you do, you’ll be notified each time a new freebie is added!
“Success demands singleness of purpose.” ~Vincent Lombardi
Some days I’m totally on top of things, focused and centered and productive. I love those days–I get things done and when the day is over, I feel accomplished and positive.
Then there are the days when I’m scattered and randomly jumping from task to task without any real focus.
Those days are less enjoyable, and even though I “get a lot done,” I don’t actually feel like I’ve accomplished much–and I often find myself feeling guilty. That doesn’t feel good.
It feels good to get things done, to be intentionally focused on not only what needs to be done, but also on what I want to do.
It feels good to accomplish what I set out to accomplish, to meet my daily goals–which always lead toward the more long-term goals. And feeling good and accomplishing my goals is a sure-fire way to bring more positive things into my life.
So how do we find focus when we have one of those scattered days?
One Step at a Timer
I don’t know about you, but I tend to multi-task nearly all the time. However, on those scattered days, I feel the need to stop and focus on only one task at a time. Maybe that’s because when I’m feeling scattered, I’m far more easily distracted.
I find that setting a timer for a specific amount of time and forcing myself to focus on a single task makes a big difference. Even five minutes can be enough to shake off that scattered feeling and get back into a focused mindset.
The feeling of being scattered goes right along with a cluttered work area or home. When I’m feeling that way, sometimes just clearing off my desk or tidying up around the house is enough to help me change my mind.
When our living and working spaces our cluttered, we’re bound to feel mentally cluttered too. Even just clearing off a single table top or shining your kitchen sink can make all the difference in the world.
Just Do It Already
A lot of times, when I’m feeling unfocused, I procrastinate or distract myself with busy work. Then, I find myself staying up late into the night to meet my deadlines or finish up my projects. (I’ll admit, sometimes the late nights are a direct result of just plain being busy–but other times, they could be avoided!)
So, when I feel myself procrastinating, just forcing myself to BEGIN doing the task is enough to get me back on track. Even if I’m not feeling it when I get started, I eventually find my groove and keep on keeping on.
Take a Break
Ok, I realize this sounds counter-intuitive, but hear me out. If you’re anything like me, sometimes the fact that you have things to do can cause you to become paralyzed, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed. So, while taking a break may seem like it would slow your productivity, the opposite is actually true–at least for me.
If I find myself feeling frustrated or unfocused, a fifteen minute break away from my desk can sometimes be all I need to develop a fresh perspective. Sometimes it’s just doing a mindless activity like watching a little TV or walking around the block, and other times it’s talking with one of my family member or friends. And sometimes, it’s just about being still and quiet and not thinking about anything at all.
The point is that if I take a quick break, I come back refreshed and ready to get things done–while if I skip the break, I might waste even more time by remaining unfocused.
Plan Ahead
This might seem obvious. But if you’re anything like me, planning may not come naturally to you. What I find effective is to sit down at the end of my work day and look at what I’ve got going on for the next day. I’ll check my calendar for appointments, check my list of assignments and tasks and then I set up a priority list for the next day.
I decide what MUST be done, then what I would like to get done. I set up a really basic plan of attack for the next day, and then I make a point of sticking to it as much as possible. Of course, things come up and priorities change–but having a basic plan for the day can still mean the difference between being focused and being scattered. You might be surprised how significantly a simple plan can change your perspective and increase your focus.
So, how about you? What do you do to get back on track when you find yourself losing focus or feeling scattered? Tell me in the comments!
Learn the life-changing secrets of “Feng Shui”in the FREE 6-day Diamond Feng Shui Festonline beginning April 29
Dear Bliss Seekers,
Feng Shui is more than good interior design and having space that “feels” good. When done right it can be one of the most powerful personal development tools ever.
Beginning April 29, Feng Shui master Marie Diamond will tell you exactly how to use Feng Shui in your home to:
 Attract more rewards for your talents and accomplishments
 Reduce drama, conflict, and stress in your home and workplace
 Learn and remember anything easily
 Have more friends and better relationships
 Let go of what is keeping you stuck
 Heal quicker from illness and injuries
Yes, good Feng Shui can result in all of this! And that’s just a taste of what you will learn in this free online event.
How can moving your sofa make you more money?
Chinese emperors had access to sacred knowledge about how surroundings affect energy—for better or for worse.
They knew how to attract positive energy and how to deflect negative energy. For thousands of years they used it for long life, to control their empire, and to build supreme wealth.
They called this knowledge Feng Shui, and to them it was mystical. But today Feng Shui can be explained through a field of science called quantum physics.
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If you’ve tried everything to change your life,but nothing happens, maybe you’re living with bad Feng Shui
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My husband and I bought what we consider our dream home last year. When we first moved in, we set aside a certain amount of money for new furniture and decor.
The feeling of being scattered goes right along with a cluttered work area or home. When I’m feeling that way, sometimes just clearing off my desk or tidying up around the house is enough to help me change my mind.
