“Let it sink…”

It’s happened to me so many times. I’ve hit walls, wandering around aimlessly. Then I think, "Okay, screw it, I’m going for a walk." By the time I get back, I’ve figured it out.

Power Moves

Small Lifehack for Staying Focused

A blank page on the screen.

A cup of hot tea sits on my desk.

A small piece of 85% dark chocolate waits to kick off a dopamine hit.

Lounge music envelops me.

I’m staring at the blank page, unsure where to start...

My brain struggles. I feel uncomfortable.

All I want to do is grab my smartphone, just to see if I’m missing anything while it’s in "Do Not Disturb" mode.

What’s in the news? Any emails? What’s happening on Insta?

Suddenly, I feel the urge to clean my desk, water the plants, organize my files, dust off the shelves - anything to escape this feeling of discomfort as quickly as possible.

I’m itching to switch activities.

But as soon as I acknowledge this urge, it starts to ease.

It’s natural to want to avoid discomfort.

We want everything to be cozy, all the time.

Good luck with that!

The reality is, the only way to stay focused and keep moving forward is to learn how to embrace the discomfort.

Think about it: discomfort is everywhere, like the air we breathe.

When we start running, that first session, the first kilometer, is brutal. It feels like we’re going to cough up our lungs. Many would quit right there. But not us - we come back again, we push through, and with time, it gets easier.

When we start learning a new language, it feels impossible at first, but eventually, it clicks.

Starting a new job... oh, isn’t that a nightmare too?

But we go towards our discomfort, pushing it out bit by bit.

Now, I’m adding one word at a time to what used to be a blank page. And guess what? I’m not uncomfortable anymore. I know what I want to say next, and I’m saying it.

I’ve forgotten my iPhone is sitting next to me.

I’ve lost track of time.

The tea is cold.

At least the chocolate is gone.

All I know is that getting into focus mode isn’t as dramatic as I thought.

Friends, learn to cope with discomfort!

Till next time!

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