I realized if I ask this question, that my day actually becomes more productive.
Knowing what I know from yesterday, what would I do today? The first thought that enters my mind, I stop and concentrate on that one thought. More will come after the first thought. I have to stop after the first thought! Else, I start to think of the other thoughts and not act.
For the last two days, my first thought has been to complete three chapters of my Security+ training.
When I complete what I set out to do, I feel real good. I think I am getting addicted to this…
I still have to be present throughout the day, as distraction’s (social media, watch just that one YouTube video to relax, or just one show) pull is very strong. When I start to notice that I cannot focus and I am getting distracted, I step outside and take a five-minute escape (no electronics). Smell the air and admire what is in front of me. Doing this helps me calibrate my thinking and get back to being focused of what I set to complete. Sometimes, I have to take a ten-minute walk to really clear my mind from the pull of distraction.