Focus, Simplify, Minimalize

Lots of "stuff" distracts us from what is most meaningful in our lives. Who doesn't want to be happier, more productive, and have a more meaningful life? When your time and attention is spread between a million different objects or activities, you come away from it all feeling frazzled and unfulfilled.

Right now, on my desk, my attention is divided between:

• A library book on writing amazing cover letters
• Past cover letters and cover letter writing tips I've collected over the years
• Another library book "Awaken your strongest self"
• Three notebooks
• A brochure from a potential job I should review
• My day planner covered by 2 bill-like mailings
• Colorful pens and markers if I want to be creative
• Two pens
• A rainbow kaleidoscope thingy
• Block letters that spell my name
• My computer, keyboard, and mouse
• Aromatherapy "Ylang Ylang" oil I was going to blog about

ALL of these things I want or need to do something with. And I'm overwhelmed by where to start. I need to set a goal: clean up desk, put away things I don't use, use or do the things I need to do, and ultimately simplify my set up.

What helps you focus?