101 - Staying Focused

Annaliese and Alan talk about how to stay focused for the long-term when it feels hard to stick with a commitment to yourself. Annaliese explains how common it is to lose momentum when something is “just for you,” and how easy it is to deprioritize your own growth. You'll hear ways to get your focus back on track by reconnecting with your Why and treating yourself with compassion in the process.

You’ll Hear About:

• Connect with your Why: Staying motivated means knowing the deeper reasons behind your goals. When you see why it matters to you in a real, tangible way, it’s easier to keep going.

• Face the hard stuff: Losing focus often comes with painful self-beliefs—like thinking you don’t deserve help or you should just “figure it out.” But those hard truths can actually point you toward the exact support you need.

• Growth is relational: The way you treat yourself during the ups and downs of the process shapes whether you stay focused or get distracted. Staying aware and connected with yourself and what you're going through helps you keep moving forward with steadiness and self-compassion.

Steps to Stay Focused:

1. Remind – When you feel distracted or off-track, root yourself again in your Why. Ask and answer for yourself: Why did I start this? Who do I want to become? What will this give me long-term? Reconnecting to your values and truth gives you back energy and purpose.

2. Set Intention – Build a habit of daily intentionality. Step back into the power of your own choice. Create a realistic, “slow and steady” standard for your work. Notice where things get hard, and plan ahead how to support yourself better next time instead of slipping into perfectionism or self-criticism.

3. Take Simple Action – Each time focus feels hard, pause before just pushing through. Presence is where your focus lives, so take an action that brings you back to it. Pick one small, supportive step based on what you can tell your body, mind, or heart needs more of in this moment—like taking a deep breath, making a task more enjoyable, or naming something for each of your five senses to bring your body/mind/spirit back into presence. 

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