This is Optimal Living Daily episode 525, pay attention, 5 ways to focus in everyday life. And today, you are not alone by Leon Logothetis of LeonLogothetis.com and I'm Justin Malek. This is the podcast where I act as a personal narrator for you, for free, and today features two articles from one of the newest authors to join the show, Leon Logothetis, creator and star of the Kindest Diary series on Netflix. I've seen it, you should definitely check that out.
And he's kind enough to record himself reading to us in episode 504, that was for the special week of the 500th episode where I had a bunch of authors read to us. He did it just for us, so make sure you check that out to hear his voice and British accent. Before we get into it, we're getting close to another book giveaway to a random person on my mailing list. Plus you get free spreadsheet tools from me, some updates, life tips, quotes, and more.
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Pay attention, 5 ways to focus in everyday life by Leon Logothetis of LeonLogothetis.com Timetables, schedules, and plans are drawn every day, every week, every month, and at times yearly. They are drawn with a promise that when followed this time, better results would follow. However, after a very diligent first week, a slightly slacked second week, and a lazy third week, you come to the realization that you have lost focus. In life, your focus is lost in different ways, in relationships, careers, and at times with family.
The one question everyone asks is how to stay focused on life and love. And the list below is a few of the methods that you can use. Number one, make a new routine every time you feel lost. I'm sure you have experienced the adrenaline feeling that is accompanied by the making of a new routine.
The problem is that the next day you will wake up earlier, be more specific with what you want to do, and sleep late to ensure that the day is most productive. Try and capitalize on that adrenaline and you do this by changing your routine when it feels like it is getting old. Every time you get too comfortable with your routine to the extent that you start not following it, spice it up a bit to reawaken the adrenaline and get focused once again. Number two, clear the distractions.
Focus is at times lost when distractions supersede the task at hand. You might decide to binge watch Netflix when you should be working out to burn the carbs you feel are in excess. Other times you might get more concerned about the drama happening in your best friend's life and forget that you need to read that book. These distractions may take up just an hour of your day, but they really affect your goals in the long run.
Clear these distractions from your life today to ensure that they play no role in distracting you from your life goals. Number three, take control of your own life. In the morning you wake up to a call by your bestie asking you if he could be so kind as to do this and that for her. At the office, your boss keeps sending you on these unorthodox appointments since he might not make it.
In the evening it is probably a spouse asking for a favor or two. By the end of the day you realize that you have not achieved anything that you set out to do. What you need to do is take control of your own life and unless you are done doing what you had planned, don't let other people's favors and requests harbor you. Number four, be intentional with your relationships.
The thing with goals and staying focused is that every distraction has to be gotten rid of. Sometimes random relationships that really don't add value to your life and goals are the distractions and they therefore need to be gotten rid of. Moreover, ensure that the people you associate with have the same goals as you do. When you have the same goals with your friends, you can keep each other in check and encourage one another when you are both feeling slack.
Number five, take a break. Sometimes you need to take a break from everything and rejuvenate. Depending on your hobbies and preferences, you can take a hike, go out with friends, go to the beach, or even sleep. After this break, you get back refreshed, determined to work better and more efficiently on your goals.
Then again, you want to lie and letting go is one way to do that. Keep the focus burning because only then will you achieve the goals you have set out to do. Today, You Are Not Alone by Leon Logothetis of LeonLogothetis.com Today, You Are Not Alone. During my recent speaking tour, I met a young boy who was being chronically bullied.
This is my open letter to him and to anyone else that has suffered at the hands of bullies. You know who you are and today, you are not alone. Georgie, I want you to know that what is happening to you is not okay. It is totally and profoundly unacceptable.
I want you to know that your pain is so very real, I feel it. Most importantly, I want you to know that I see you, I see right into the very center of your being. I feel your pain. I feel your never-ending sadness, I feel it all.
I want you to know that you don't have to suffer in silence anymore. People all over the world are experiencing the destructive cycle of bullying right now, today. From school children like you to even some adults. Our chance meeting reopened my own wounds.
The terrible emotional downward spiral of a life interrupted by a punch in the face or a sustained emotional campaign against your very being is not acceptable. Georgie, I felt your deepest pain and your very real fears of simply walking to school and being attacked. I saw the sadness in your eyes as you thought about having to put on your school uniform and face a gauntlet of hatred. I want you to know from now on, each and every day you walk to school, think of me walking right there next to you.
I want you to know that sharing your pain with someone you trust is so very healing. Don't suffer in silence, my friend. I want you to know that creating that shield we talked about is so important. An internal shield that keeps the meanness away.
It gives you the strength to go beyond the bully's painful words or fists. But most importantly, I want you to share your pain exactly like you did with me. Your courage was profound. Your strength, inspiring.
And remember, today, you are not alone. Your friend, Leon. You just listened to the post titled, Pay Attention, 5 Ways to Focus in Everyday Life. And, today, you are not alone.
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