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Jasmine
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Memphis, Tennessee
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How to become more focus in what i'm doing like my work?
I can sometime be an Antisocial person, but i would love to be an Funeral Director at Skeeter Robinson Funeral Home #business!
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Candace Green Blust
Program Manager
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Candace’s Answer
Hi Jasmine!
It sounds like you have an area of business that you are interested in, and that's really great.
We can all sometimes be social or antisocial, but I'd recommend you make sure that being a Funeral Director fits in with your personality. Think about the aspects of being a Funeral Director that require you to be social. If being a Director fills you with so much joy that even the hard parts aren't so hard anymore, then it sounds like you have a good fit! Every position, whether we love it or not, has parts we don't like but our joy in the work can help carry us through those times.
In terms of focus, that could be a few different things.
Do you mean focus on what you're presently working on? Or focus on doing what you need to do to become a Funeral Director?
To focus on what you're presently working on, sometimes when I'm working, I put on music that is ambient but helps me to focus. Also just putting on headphones helps me to shut out everything else and get less distracted. If your phone makes noise, maybe put it on mute, out of reach so that you won't get distracted. I understand, there's so much going on, it's hard to stay on your current task! It's hard for me sometimes too.
If you mean focusing on getting to being a Funeral Director, maybe think of ways you can do research. Look for books or documentaries on the Funeral profession? If you're old enough, perhaps asking Skeeter Robinson if there is a way you can intern or interview someone there to learn more about the job. That would give you a first hand view too!
Hope this helps and answers your questions. Good luck focusing and reaching your goals!
It sounds like you have an area of business that you are interested in, and that's really great.
We can all sometimes be social or antisocial, but I'd recommend you make sure that being a Funeral Director fits in with your personality. Think about the aspects of being a Funeral Director that require you to be social. If being a Director fills you with so much joy that even the hard parts aren't so hard anymore, then it sounds like you have a good fit! Every position, whether we love it or not, has parts we don't like but our joy in the work can help carry us through those times.
In terms of focus, that could be a few different things.
Do you mean focus on what you're presently working on? Or focus on doing what you need to do to become a Funeral Director?
To focus on what you're presently working on, sometimes when I'm working, I put on music that is ambient but helps me to focus. Also just putting on headphones helps me to shut out everything else and get less distracted. If your phone makes noise, maybe put it on mute, out of reach so that you won't get distracted. I understand, there's so much going on, it's hard to stay on your current task! It's hard for me sometimes too.
If you mean focusing on getting to being a Funeral Director, maybe think of ways you can do research. Look for books or documentaries on the Funeral profession? If you're old enough, perhaps asking Skeeter Robinson if there is a way you can intern or interview someone there to learn more about the job. That would give you a first hand view too!
Hope this helps and answers your questions. Good luck focusing and reaching your goals!
Tirzah Buie, CPA
Operations Strategy & Planning Leader
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Tirzah’s Answer
I think all of the responders have great insights and suggestions. I would also suggest you figure out what time of day it is easier for you to focus as most of us have a window of time where we think better. For me, it is getting up really early when most are sleep (like 3am or 4am). I can plan and think without any distractions. I will do this for a few days to make progress on a project and it usually helps a lot.
Experiment with awake times and determine if you are a morning, afternoon or evening thinker.
Block out times in your day for checking emails, phone calls, & other technological distractions...maybe 1X or 2X, not everytime you receive an alert/ notification.
Call different Funeral Homes and talk to some of the employees. Inquire into how much interaction you need to have with customers.
Tirzah recommends the following next steps:
Rohith Maddini
Sales Engineer
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Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Updated
Rohith’s Answer
Hello Jasmine,
You can try out the following things to stay motivated for a long time:
- Define the goal: Defined goals put the ideas into action mode. It's the vital step between planning and doing.
- Produce the plan: Once you have a goal in place, a plan is will take your vision and break down the steps you need to get it done. A goal without a plan, as we know, is just a dream.
- Keep it fun: If you seriously want to stay motivated, find a way to make it fun. Fun is not the enemy but a great motivator.
Changing the approach: If you get bored or de-motivated in sometime, then changing the approach towards the goal will help for sure to stay motivated.
- Get organized: Make sure your workplace is uncluttered so your mind can be organized. A calm environment gives you a better chance of being more efficient and productive.
- Stop multitasking: Don't divide your attention but give your full and undivided self to the task at hand. When you do, your chances for success go way up.
- Reward yourself: Learn what it takes to get yourself to complete dreaded tasks and set up a system of rewards for completion.
- Set deadlines: Setting a time limit for an activity will enable you to assemble your resources and materials toward accomplishing things you might not otherwise get done.
- Visualize The Results: It’s important to visualize the end result. This means visualizing the sweat on your back, the feeling of relief, the utter excitement — this is what will fuel you on days when you don't feel like working.
Finally do things that are out of your comfort zone, don't play it safe. You're young and every experience is a lesson.
Get yourself organised
Make to do list and have time limit for each task with proper break
Medidate: Meditation will definitely help you to perform your task for a long period of time.
Sleep well (7 to 8 hours): Have a proper sleep and rest in order to stay mentally active
You can try out the following things to stay motivated for a long time:
- Define the goal: Defined goals put the ideas into action mode. It's the vital step between planning and doing.
- Produce the plan: Once you have a goal in place, a plan is will take your vision and break down the steps you need to get it done. A goal without a plan, as we know, is just a dream.
- Keep it fun: If you seriously want to stay motivated, find a way to make it fun. Fun is not the enemy but a great motivator.
Changing the approach: If you get bored or de-motivated in sometime, then changing the approach towards the goal will help for sure to stay motivated.
- Get organized: Make sure your workplace is uncluttered so your mind can be organized. A calm environment gives you a better chance of being more efficient and productive.
- Stop multitasking: Don't divide your attention but give your full and undivided self to the task at hand. When you do, your chances for success go way up.
- Reward yourself: Learn what it takes to get yourself to complete dreaded tasks and set up a system of rewards for completion.
- Set deadlines: Setting a time limit for an activity will enable you to assemble your resources and materials toward accomplishing things you might not otherwise get done.
- Visualize The Results: It’s important to visualize the end result. This means visualizing the sweat on your back, the feeling of relief, the utter excitement — this is what will fuel you on days when you don't feel like working.
Finally do things that are out of your comfort zone, don't play it safe. You're young and every experience is a lesson.
Rohith recommends the following next steps:
Sharon Yeager
Fundraising
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Sharon’s Answer
I agree with Rohith. Sometimes the thing that makes it difficult to focus is that the task is too hard! Especially when you're learning or doing something for the first time, it can be impossible to concentrate. You should look at everything that has to be done and do the EASY things first! You will feel better, and you will have freed your mind and time to do the harder stuff.
For the hard things, set a timer and promise yourself that you'll work for 40 minutes and then take a break. Stand up, take some breaths, drink some water, whatever, and then set the timer and start again. Sometimes you get rolling - just cancel that timer and keep going!
Review your work. Sometimes looking at what you've done so far not only gives you some satisfaction of seeing progress but also helps you see more clearly what should come next. This works especially well when you are writing.
Set yourself a reward
The GOOD NEWS is that as you get better at your work through practice, the focusing gets much, much easier.
Do the easy steps first
Set a timer, work steadily, and then give yourself a quick break
Keep reviewing your progress as you work
Plan a reward for when you are done
For the hard things, set a timer and promise yourself that you'll work for 40 minutes and then take a break. Stand up, take some breaths, drink some water, whatever, and then set the timer and start again. Sometimes you get rolling - just cancel that timer and keep going!
Review your work. Sometimes looking at what you've done so far not only gives you some satisfaction of seeing progress but also helps you see more clearly what should come next. This works especially well when you are writing.
Set yourself a reward
The GOOD NEWS is that as you get better at your work through practice, the focusing gets much, much easier.
Sharon recommends the following next steps: