Focus is only lasting if it is fueled by your values and purpose. In Step 14 we talked about creating balance in your life and how life is a series of sprints. In order to continue to sprint again and again we need a drive. That drive comes from our deep values we hold and the purpose that we want to accomplish in our lives. In step 10, listen to what expands you, your core values and purpose will help you to feel expansive.

Over the last 19 days, I have been laser focused, not only on these blog posts to share with you but on my own dreams.

In 1977 I wrote in one of my journals that I wanted to write a book. In 1977 I was 23 years old. I had a lot of life experiences that needed to happen for me before I was able to write the book I had in mind!  As the years went by I always felt a burning desire to write a book and one that would inspire and encourage others.

Decades went by and life got in the way. I was building my career in radio sales. I was married and raising my son. The dream was just that, a dream.

Mid-life was a wake-up call for me. Twenty-five years had passed and along with those twenty five years came an incredible amount of experience! Again, life got in the way. This time it was a divorce, a series of career setbacks and my mother started having health issues. But through it all, my dream to write a book kept nagging at me.

At the end of 2016 – 39 years later, I completed the manuscript for God Notes – Daily Doses of Divine Encouragement. It was published in April of 2017. That dream finally came true!

When we operate from our values and purpose, we have the drive and tenacity to continue. We are able to focus and fulfill our goals and dreams.

That brings us to Step 20 – Seek Mentors, Coaches and Partners

Step 1 – You Have to Have a Plan

Step 2 – Take Action on your Plan in Small Steps Every Day

Step 3 – Don’t have an All or Nothing Attitude

Step 4 – Focus on Your Strengths

Step 5 – Meditate or Think on your Plan

Step 6 – Get rid of Distractions

Step 7 – Review your Plan at the End of the Day

Step 8 – Lock Out Doubts and Fears

Step 9 – Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Step 10 – Listen to what Expands You

Step 11-  How to Deal with Overwhelm

Step 12 – Avoid Negative People and Surround Yourself with Positive People

Step 13 – Where do You Spend Your Time

Step 14 – Balance Life and Work

Step 15 – Review and Track Your Progress

Step 16 – Clear Clutter from your Mind and Work Space

Step 17 – Feed Your Mind and Soul with Good Books and Programming

Step 18 – Practice Awareness in All Things

Step 19 – Live Your Life from Values and Purpose

Until next time…. Stay Focused!

Through the years I’ve discovered how much more joyful life can be living in flow as opposed to trying so hard. I want you to live your life this way too! Find out how by adding your name and email below.

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