3 Ways to Stay Focused on Your Goals

3 Ways to Stay Focused on Yur Goals 3 Ways to Stay Focused on Your Goals Many of us find it difficult to stay focused on our goals. Perhaps our disposition toward people-pleasing gets in the way of what we want, or our inability to say no crowds our personal goals out of the picture.Here are three things you can start doing right now that willhelp you stay focused, no matter what else is going on1. Say No More OftenOn your way to an event but not quite sure whyyouregoing? Agreed to help the neighbor pack for her big move even though you have your own to-do list? If these situations sound familiar, youre probably someone who has trouble saying no.Overbooking yourself usually leaves you feeling tired and resentful. Worst of all, it means youve let other peoples plans become more important than your own. Of course, we all need to compromise sometimes, but once youlearn to say no,youll have more time to focus on what truly matters to you.Give yourself permission to declinerequests.Youl l feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.2. PrioritizeLearn to do only what is essential and youll never have a busy-but-unproductive day again.In his book, Essentialism, Greg McKeown explains how to apply the philosophy of essentialism to life. In short, its not about getting everything done, but about getting the right things done. Mastering essentialism will help you focus on what really needs to be done while eliminating the time-wasters that keep you from your goals.3. MeditateDont worry if sitting cross-legged in a quiet space and turning inward isnt your thing. You can meditate in all sorts of ways - while taking a walk outside, running on the treadmill, swimming laps, knitting a scarf, etc. You can even try creating a vision board to serve as a daily reminder of your goals and why they matterThe important thing here is that you dedicate some time everyday to thinking about your goals. Were all surrounded by noise all the time. Taking time to center yourself a nd recalibrate is critical to remaining focused and energized about achieving your goals.A version of this article originally appeared on theAtrium Staffing blog.Michele Mavi isAtrium Staffings resident career expert.