Amplifying Focus: Strategies for Prioritizing and Minimizing Distractions
Discover effective strategies to enhance focus and prioritize tasks amidst distractions. Learn how to align daily actions with core values for professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment. Gain insights on managing uncertain times and controlling what you can amidst chaos.
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ASPHNs Connection Caf: Focus on What Matters Teresa Jones, ASPHN Consultant teresa@asphn.org
Icebreaker: Signal vs Noise Check-in Share a weather descriptor that represents how you're feeling about staying focused lately, plus a few words about what's creating the most noise in your life right now sunny things are flowing well and feeling good stormy - news cycle keeps pulling my attention foggy - too many competing priorities partly cloudy - good days and overwhelming days tornado - everything feels urgent and chaotic
Reflection Core Values (Signals) What are the top three values guiding you right now? How do these values influence your daily decisions? Name up to three "urgent" things competing for your attention that don't align with your core goals
The Priority Paradox Busy vs Productive Trap The Uncertainty Paradox What does "uncertain times" mean to you right now - personally and professionally? When everything feels uncertain, the one thing I can always control is ___________.
Breakout: Deep Dive Signal Discovery Non-Negotiables - Share 2-3 "non-negotiables" (things that matter most regardless of world chaos) Biggest Noise Sources" - What consistently pulls you away from your non-negotiables?
Signal-Amplifying Frameworks The Daily Three: Each morning, identify three things that matter most before engaging with external demands The Uncertainty Schedule: Designate specific times for uncertainty-related activities (news, planning for unknowns) rather than letting them bleed into everything The Signal Journal: Weekly reflection on what supported vs. distracted from your core priorities The Noise Detox: One day per week with minimal external inputs (news, social media, non-essential communications)
Key Takeaways Clarifying core values is essential for effective prioritization. Aligning tasks with values enhances professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment. Practical tools and peer support can aid in maintaining focus on what matters most. Uncertainty Amplifies Everything: In chaotic times, both important and unimportant things feel urgent.
Key Takeaways Your Signal Is Your Anchor: Knowing what matters most helps you navigate when everything feels overwhelming. Noise Management, Not Elimination: You can't eliminate all distractions, but you can be intentional about which ones you engage with. Internal Certainty in External Chaos: The less you can control externally, the more important it becomes to control your attention and responses.
Resources Core Values Clarification Exercise How to Align Your Daily Priorities With Your Core Values The Eisenhower Matrix Reflection Exercise: Productivity Checklist:
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