On the 17th day of my 50-Day Life Transformation Challenge, I'm dedicating myself to the topic of "Focused Work," also known as "Deep Work" – immersing oneself in work without distractions.
Some time ago, I wrote about the concept of pseudo work. Pseudo work is work that appears to keep us busy but doesn't actually create value. It tricks us into thinking we're highly productive when, in reality, we're not making real progress.
To maintain focus on one's own goals requires clarity, both in the mind and regarding upcoming tasks. Both aspects, however, go hand in hand.
Certainly, everyone is familiar with the feeling of brain fog, which is a clouding of the mind. We feel as though we are wrapped in cotton, confused, and concentrating on anything becomes challenging. We feel mentally sluggish. Clarity is completely absent. The mind appears like a sky veiled in clouds.
Dividing tasks into thinking and execution phases.
Grouping tasks thematically.
Regarding the latter, it's about not mixing too many tasks from different subject areas. In simple terms, not working on two projects simultaneously and constantly switching between them.
This morning, I plunged right into the pool - a cold plunge, as it's called. Getting up early, preferably while it's still dark, and then into the cold water. It's amazing how it yanks you out of your current state. You go from 0 to 100 immediately.
So, what's the goal for Day 2? To maintain focus. Gain clarity and stay on course. Execute the things you've set out to do. Building on Day 1, this means crafting a clear and achievable yet ambitious plan.
Today is about reaffirming the successes of Day 1. Developing a small routine (cold plunging was successful).
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Bringing a project to a success also means having a clear prioritization. But what do you do when priorities change from one day to the next? When tomorrow you no longer believe in the success of today's project?
This article is about changing priorities and how to tame indecision.
Perhaps first of all, changing priorities are normal. I say so now. I experience it in myself and have observed it often enough in others.
It is not about running towards your goal with giant steps. It is much more important that you take a path and follow it persistently. There are 3 things you need to master in order to get there:
