Personal Power e-zine, July 11, 2006

8 Big Reasons to Get LASER Focused!

As I took a look around my office I was shocked at what I saw. My desk was spilling over with clutter - unpaid bills, phone messages to be returned, pens and Post-Its everywhere, and my newest emergency project spilling out of its folder. How had things gotten so out of control, and why was I tolerating it?

It was at that moment that I realized why my life was not as harmonious and focused as it should be.

The truth is, once you learn how to clear your internal clutter, your skills and potential will flow freely and allow you to succeed. Having a life that runs efficiently isn't just about being organized outwardly, it's about being clear and laser focused within. If you can achieve this internal focus, then effortless outward order and flow will follow!

Do order and flow seem impossible at times?

If you answered yes, you're not alone. Even when you are outwardly orderly, you can still struggle with your emotional and physical condition.

Have you noticed how quickly things can get out of control when you're sick for a day? It may feel frustrating because you've been focusing on reducing physical clutter. Yet, emotional clutter builds up just as quickly - what are you doing to reduce it?

Why is it so difficult to stay clear and focused?

You may still be in intake mode, which is where we all start at birth. You entered this world taking in as much information as possible. You were a sponge, and not a very discriminating sponge at that! As an adult, you may not have learned how to censor and purge old, unnecessary information. This outdated and incomplete information you hold within you is a type of clutter.

Where does clutter come from?

Clutter comes mainly from the past. The more incomplete or unsettling events we store within us, the more "baggage" we collect. Clutter can also stream into us from the media. In summary, clutter is stored emotional information which impacts how we interpret the outside world.

What is the opposite of clutter?

Clear and focused intent! No distractions or fluff, just clear communication.

What are the characteristics of Laser Focus?

Possessing the ability to prioritize tasks
Understanding that playing full out requires a laser focus
Knowing that everything has an appropriate place and priority
Enforcing essential time and space boundaries and standards
Creating a plan of action as a regular routine
Choosing to let go of the old to bring in the new
Maintaining emotional clarity in all relationships
Refusing to tolerate distraction and internal or external clutter

What are 8 big reasons to get Laser Focused?

You will simplify your life.
You will create time and space for more of what you desire.
You will see more clearly what is (clutter tries to hide the truth).
You will see your self esteem/self worth heighten considerably.
You will experience the satisfaction and fulfillment of efficiency and order.
You will "have time" again.
You will become the master of your life, and no longer a slave to clutter.
You will stop leaking power and feel the strength that focus gives you.

How can you remove clutter and distraction permanently?

By learning how to identify what you are tolerating, you will begin to see the trail of bread crumbs that lead to the sources of clutter and lack of focus. Once you list everything you're allowing to clutter up your internal and external world, you can begin to do something about it.

Here's an action plan:

List at least 100 things you're struggling to manage in your world.
Break this list into ten categories, with ten items in each category. (Category suggestions include home, personal health (body, mind, self- care), children, work, legal, financial, garage, car, yard, etc.) It shouldn't be difficult to fill up your list.
Now look at your list. This is the clutter that's taking up space and energy. By discovering how to reduce this clutter quickly and painlessly, you will free up energy, time and resources. It's there for the taking!

It really isn't true when you say, "I don't have the time," because you do. The real question to ask yourself is, "How am I using time, or (better still) how is it using me?"

May you gain personal power through increased Laser Focus in your life. May this message help you identify the clutter that has crept into your life and drains your time and energy. May you have the wisdom to recognize your clutter...AND the gumption to do something about it!

About the Author

Personal power expert Michelle Rigg is the author of You Must Be OUT of YOUR MIND: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating More Power In Your Life. Her clients usually see remarkable improvements in income, relationships, communication, focus, and clarity after completing just one workshop or telephone laser session. For a FREE 5-step course that will supercharge your personal power, visit http://www.createpersonalpower.com.

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