Today I’m linking up with Lisa-Jo at The Gypsy Mama for Five-Minute Friday.
Join me!
The rules: Write for five minutes. No editing, revising, overthinking, or backtracking. Just write.
Today’s Topic: Focus
So, on my way to the computer to write my Five-Minute Friday post, I got distracted by a pile of laundry that needed to be folded.
Clearly I need to work on my focus. 
Sometimes it’s so hard for me…I set out to do something and I HAVE a goal; it’s just that before I get there, twelve other things beg for my attention. My daughter can’t find her princess slippers, the dogs need to go outside, my coffee cup has somehow magically drained itself, and that laundry that I meant to fold on the way to the computer? Never actually got folded.
One thing that has helped me intentionally focus is to start my day off with “me” time. I get up early most mornings, go for a run, crank up the music, and praise. I need it. When I get home, shower, and find my coffee, life just seems easier. My girl is up, but since I’m already going for the day, I’m able to focus on her more. And while she gets going on her morning routine (aka: cereal and Sesame Street) I can find some time to talk to my Father and read His Word.
Those things help me focus. Not perfectly, but they sure help.
Maybe even enough to get that pile of laundry folded…but first, I need some coffee.
Hey! Thanks for the comment on my blog. Totally get your focus problem. I’m in it with you! Saying a prayer for you. I’m off to bed or I will be way out of focus tomorrow. Breathing him in, Elizabeth
Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth! And thanks for the prayer…definitely needed today! Have a great weekend!
Read about you, and can sympathize. I’ve lived 8 years in Asia, and have recently transitioned back to the states. It’s been a trip (literally), and a little part of me will always love authentic Chinese food. A space of my heart will always miss China…and dream of going back.
Hi, Lisa! So fun to “meet” someone who understands what it’s like to have part of their heart belong to another place. We dream of going back to Indonesia, too…someday.
Blessings to you…thanks so much for stopping by!
Thanks for visiting my blog, and yes, you can add me to your blog favorites…can I do the same? Have a good weekend…so fun to ‘find’ you on Five Minute Friday.
Sure! Thanks
Stopping by from 5 minute Friday. I can relate to what you say! I get easily distracted, especially if the computer is open, which is not a good thing
Maybe I need to start getting up early too.
When you get a chance, stop by and say hi.
Thanks for stopping by, Ellen! I’ll definitely hop over to read your thoughts. Have a great weekend!
I am what my husband calls the ADD housewife. I start in one room, with one task, and see something across the way and leave what I started to turn to something else. Praying for focus for both of us friend!
It’s funny how that happens…it’s like things literally jump out, begging to distract us! Thanks for stopping by, Barbie.