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Keep That Focus!by Cathy BryantCopyright 2003http://www.homebizjunction.comOne of the things most critical to home business success isdefining one's goals. We are continually reminded to writethem on paper, giving ourselves a deadline to meet them, sothat we can remain focused on our ultimate dreams.We need to keep them in front of us at all times in orderto maintain the motivation often needed to get us over therough spots in our businesses.Wallace Wattles, in his 1910 classic, "The Science ofGetting Rich," states:"You must form a clear and definite mental picture of whatyou want. You cannot transmit an idea unless you have ityourself....That clear mental picture you must have continually in mind....The more clear and definite youmake your picture then, and the more you dwell upon it,bringing out all its delightful details, the stronger yourdesire will be."Does this mean that you must spend hours contemplatingyour ultimate goal? Of course not. It simply means thatyou need to know just exactly what it is that you want andwant it so badly that it will stay in your thoughts.I've personally taken this advice very much to heart. Regardless of what your goals are, it's possible for youto use this same method to maintain your own focus.Let me explain.My ultimate goal is for my husband and I to be able toretire to the area in which I grew up, the MississippiGulf Coast. I have a very definite image of what lifewill be like for us there, and each day I set aside a fewminutes to simply close my eyes and dwell on the mentalpicture of some of the things we'll be able to enjoy -- walking along the beach at sunset, feeling the warmthof the sand on my bare feet (I can practically smell thesalt air when I do this)- shopping in an unhurried atmosphere in the quaint downtown section of Ocean Springs, Mississippi - only afew minutes' drive from the exciting casino action ofthe neighboring town of Biloxi - reconnecting with friends and family and being ableto enjoy reunions that I often missed due to living along distance away- dining at local restaurants that serve the deliciousseafood the area is famous forI could go on and on, but you get the (mental) picture!Carrying this one step further, I've gathered together some pictures, postcards, and other memorabilia that reflect the overall atmosphere of the area. These itemshang on my wall in my office, right in front of me, sothat I can have a constant reminder of exactly what it isthat I am working toward.I'm amazed at the effectiveness of these simple techniques!You can apply these same methods regardless of what yourgoals are. Even if what you're working for can't be quiteso clearly defined in words and pictures, you can stillbenefit from these exercises.During those few minutes each day that you set aside toform your mental "picture," imagine the feelings that youwill have when you have reached your own personal goals.Create an affirmation statement, using your computer andsome attractive stationery to print it out. Frame this and place it in your own personal work area so that youwill have a constant reminder of what exactly it is thatyou want to accomplish.Focus, focus, focus....and your dreams WILL come true! Article Tags: Mental Picture
Keep,That,Focus,Keep,That,Focu