Focusing on a single task or goal may be a challenge today. You may feel particularly distracted if your personal or professional responsibilities are causing you stress. This preoccupation is likely the result of your feeling obligated to devote an equal amount of attention to every duty on your agenda. Or you may feel youre being inundated with more and more work as the day goes by. You can deal with the pressure youre facing by taking a deep breath, retreating into a quiet place, and reviewing your days roster of tasks. You may discover that many of the items on your agenda can be safely put off, leaving you free to concentrate on those most vital. If you still feel overwhelmed today, consider scheduling your breaks to ensure youre not tempted to toil through them.

Accepting that not all of your obligations demand the same level of attention and dedication can help you limit the pressure you must face through prioritization. When we cannot bring ourselves to delay or put aside even a single task, our days responsibilities become a source of stress rather than a source of fulfillment. As you assess and assign relative priority to each of the tasks you are called upon to complete, you empower yourself to focus primarily upon those of vital importance. Youll feel confident in your ability to capably address those duties that require immediate attention. Upon their completion, youll have energy and enthusiasm remaining to see to the rest. As you prioritize your agenda items today, youll feel less weighted down by your obligations.

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