How do you focus on what you need to do, when you have so much on your plate?
kids, spouse, housework, jobs, hobbies, etc. How do you juggle it all without going insane?
Make a list and then attack one and complete one, until the list is completed, remaining focused all the time.
Like Dave suggested, I make a list of tasks and them prioritize them according to importance. Then I tackle the most important first, then the next and so on. Sometimes, I just have to realize that there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done and let some things drop. If you have a spouse and your kids are old enough, delegate whatever you can. I have a wife and 3 active kids and I could be going from the time I rise until my head hits the pillow. However, you have to take time for yourself to relax and clear your mind. Otherwise, you will have real troubles staying focused. Good luck!
You would do it the same way you'd eat an elephant. One bite at a time.
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A tough question. The way I do it is to repeatedly remind myself of what I want to achieve as a result of what I'm doing - what am I getting out of it. Remind yourself of this when stressors reak peak levels.
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