FOCUS

FOCUS. My word for 2019. Do one thing at a time, not 10. Finish what I'm doing instead of starting a million little projects and losing interest before they're complete. Put my phone down and focus on what is in front of me. FOCUS on those little faces and voices that are seeking my attention and make sure that they see my eyes instead of the back of electronics. FOCUS on putting the important things first and let the other things fall in place around them.

FOCUS is my goal. Hopefully I don't get distracted.


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