3. CAREER
It is an occupation undertaken by an
individual for significant period of ones life,
and with opportunities of progress (Oxford Dictionary)
5. FOCUS
The center of interest or activity (Oxford Dictionary)
So, what is focus…???
……………..it is your ability to center your
attention and energy on a specific task object
or activity for a sustained length of time
37. IDENTIFY YOURSELF
Remember why you are doing what you are
doing
Collect all your little distractions in a list
Make a notebook to write all your ideas
Use technology optimally
Dig deeper in your mind to understand what
holds you back….fear of success…fear of
failure…fear of what people will think of
you……
38. COMMON DISTRACTIONS
PEER PRESSURE
RELATIONSHIPS
SETBACKS
FAMILY AND SOCIAL ISSUES
FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
PERSONALITY PROFILE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
39. “If you want to live a happy life,
tie it to a goal, not to people or
things”
-----Albert Einstein-------
40. DEVELOPING LONG TERM FOCUS
What is focus…it is your ability to center your
attention and energy on a specific task object
or activity for a sustained length of time
Developing and maintaining long term focus-
-----
identify meaningful long term goals…link
them with your values…..do you feel excited
when you think of them…..do you feel
strongly enough about these goals to pursue
them….
41. DEVELOPING LONG TERM FOCUS-CONTINUED
Write down the goals
Strengthen Self regulation….includes self
discipline ---- self efficacy (belief in your belief in
your ability to accomplish your goals) –---- self
confidence –--- internal locus of control
Make time for long term goals….Urgent
/Important matrix…..delegating
responsibilities…… action program (integrates
long term and short term goals) …..developing
the necessary habits…… overcoming bad
habits – dealing with interruptions
42. DEVELOPING LONG TERM FOCUS-CONTINUED
Stay on course…….do not deviate to a new
goal….. record new ideas, do not act on
them immediately….. develop
resilience………. be positive
Recognize progress
