Do you know the single most powerful shift you can make to go from sabotaging your success to supporting it?
Try switching your focus.
Sure, we can’t control every thought that enters our mind, but we can control how long it stays there.
Ralph Waldo Emerson nailed it with his quote above – so, what are you thinking about?
The stress at work? The noise in the news? It’s easy to spiral, but here’s the truth: what we focus on expands.
The good news? You can reset. Anytime. Anywhere.
Feeling overwhelmed? Try this simple 3-minute reset:
Pause. Stop what you’re doing, take a deep breath, and set down anything in your hands.
Pick a focus. Choose someone nearby or an object (a flower, a photo, even the view out your window).
Pay attention. Study them as if it’s the first or last time you’ll see them.
What happens next might surprise you. You’ll notice details you’ve missed—lines in a loved one’s smile, the athlete performing brilliantly, or the flower budding outside your window.
This simple shift can move you from anxious to appreciative – fast!
ACTION
- Start slow. Set aside three minutes to focus on something or someone else.
- Post a prompt. Write a favorite quote and post it where you’ll see it often.
- Shift your perspective. Next time negativity strikes, ask yourself: What’s one thing here I can appreciate instead?
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