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When I first began learning about focus and applying the very tangible habits to get more done with little more effort, I was shocked at the results I got. The first time I knuckled down and "did work" with intentional focus, it took me a mere two hours to get done what normally would have taken me eight! Now that's results!

There are habits you can learn over time that will help you to better focus, but here are 3 very powerful things you can do today:

1. PLAN AHEAD.

Ok, I know I've said this before, and I'll probably say it again. It's just that powerful! There are too many people these days flying by the seat of their pants and hoping for the best. That's not how things get done well or quickly, and that's not how success is made. When you plan ahead and schedule your day, there should be space where you CAN knuckle down and focus without any other demands or distractions. No, it doesn't always work out as planned (talking to my work at home mamas!), but at least you have a structure to work and be flexible with.

2. APPROPRIATELY MANAGE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA/PHONE.

When I work with women one on one, this is by far the most powerful step they take to gaining better focus and making things happen in their lives. It's not easy though! There is the constant pull and distraction of social media, checking things "really quick", and getting sucked into online content that frankly distracts us from accomplishing our own goals. You are in control of your time, so don't be a slave to your mobile devices. Turn your phone on "Airplane Mode" when you need a focused block of time to get work done.

3. GET ORGANIZED AND CREATE A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES AND WORKS FOR YOU.

As someone who blogs about interiors, I'm sure it's not a surprise that this is on the list, but not without good reason! When everything around you is disorganized and chaotic, it is much more difficult to focus and have a good work flow - whether this is working on your computer, getting things done around your home (can you find the tools and cleaning supplies?), simply getting ready in the morning, etc. Soooooo much time is wasted every day when you are "trying to find" something. Spending time to stop and organize spaces pays off in the end and gives people not only peace of mind, but mental clarity to get the job done or get on with their day.

Do you have any tips or tricks that help you to focus better. Of course there are the basics which I covered recently - exercise, eat well, sleep, etc. If you are feeling a bit disorganized and overwhelmed with the information thrown our way daily, I highly recommend the book, The Organized Mind, by Daniel Levitin.