Distraction or opportunity?
In this noisy, warp speed world that we live in, it can be incredibly difficult to discern between distractions and what may, in fact, be opportunities...
When it's one email after another, one social media post after another, one task after another...interruptions ...all that noise can pile up. People's opinions, ideas, just saying this makes me feel a little bit edgy.
How can you possibly think…stand back…discern?? How's this possible with all the noise? How do you tell what may be a piece of information or a nugget to explore?
Oh I don't have the answer to these questions...I'm looking for them!
How do you data mine in this world? How do you make sure that you are focusing on the really important things, whether it's at home, work...anywhere you are...any situation.
Taking a step back often helps. Literally or figuratively taking a step back allows you to see the landscape...to see everything that's going on, not just the thing right in front of you. Perspective.
Allowing yourself alone time...time to process. For me? It's definitely getting out in nature...going for a walk and just absorbing the sounds of the water, the birds, the wind, the leaves. Probably - 99% of the time -when I get my best ideas or solutions.
Problem solving.
When you're in the middle of something and distracted by all the noise, it's really hard to see solutions. When you get out and about or switch gears and have a conversation with someone about something else, that's when it pops. That's when you can see the opportunity that you weren't able to see when you were in the thick of it.
Distraction gets a bad rap, and I want to argue that within the distractions that you face daily are often really useful pieces of information.
Clean up your world. Minimize distractions. Notice what bubbles to the surface.
How do you view distractions? Do you even know you're distracted? In our world it's the norm.
Ready to make some time?
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Take some time, some quiet time. Whether that's sitting in stillness, getting out for walk, or doing whatever you do...allow your mind to wander.
Take some time to notice.
When are you distracted?
What specifically is distracting you?
A particular idea or ideas that keep coming up?
Pay attention.
The very nugget you've been looking for may be right there - the opportunity.
When you're continually distracted by the same thought or ideas, get curious...your opportunity may be right there in front of you.
Distraction getting in your way? Contact me and let's set up your FREE chemistry call.
Cheers,
Ann
Is it a distraction or an opportunity?