Comments on: 7 Tips For Staying Focused On Your Goals

By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 03:08:25 +0000

Carolina: Great. I’m glad you can put this (and yourself) to work.

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By: Carolina Tana

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:19:39 +0000

I love this
6. Hang a sign on your door.
Post a sign on your door with the name of your studio and hours of operation. Add the date of establishment if that helps.
A sign reminds you (and potential interrupters) that you are at work.
This will be mostly for me!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:31:02 +0000

In reply to Penny Overcash.

Penny: Kudos for paying attention to your gut. For many people, social media works for connections. I know it works for me and I don’t consider it useless at all.

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By: Penny Overcash

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:31:43 +0000

I think knowing our priorities and our limits is one of the most important things we need to pay attention to. Recently I have found facebook to be a waste of my time and energy and keeping my website new, fresh and updated was a much more important tool. (I am socking in today for a complete overhaul and update)! I also think a good blog and keeping my art focused and letting people know my “story” is what my customers and followers want from me more than useless postings on social media.
As a ceramic sculptor my time is very limited; I really liked your way of saying “no” to those who try to take up too much of your studio time. Saying no properly is an important social skill as well as knowing what we truly need to succeed and what we want. I believe in putting needs first!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:05:20 +0000

In reply to Susan Elcox.

Susan: I doubt anyone will write the book that only you can write.

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By: Susan Elcox

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:19:47 +0000

Alyson,
#7: What if you had seen your book on the shelf written by someone else? I am writing a book and have heard that rumors abound that someone else is maybe writing the same book. Previously, I thought it would be completely unique. So what should my reaction be? Yours was to work fast. But let’s assume I work fast and someone gets there first? Oh, yes, I’ve heard the adage about writing the “best” book, but let’s face it, there are risks.

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By: Jono

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:11:26 +0000

Hi Alyson
This is solid article on staying focused, I rely enjoyed your No.7 The what if question, What a great coach to have while righting a book.
I my self have a different perspective on staying focused, I find what works rely well is to remove common distractions, taking time out and categorising the things that prevent us from staying focused.
If you follow this link you can see what I mean
http://scucessful.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/staying-focused.html
Have a Great day and well done on your accomplishments.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:29:58 +0000

In reply to Heidi.

Heidi: If you find your self-imposed deadlines difficult to keep, look for an accountability partner and asked to be held accountable.

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By: Heidi

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:46:32 +0000

Thanks for the list of how to create my list. One thing that was on your list that I had no idea about was number 3. Let it go and number 4. Practice a standard “rejection line.” These are areas I need to work on. I also enjoyed your number 5. Believe – I think I will make this one into a poster for my wall, to remind me daily. Your number 6. Hang a sign on your door – is my favorite. Posting up some studio hours will not only let other know my hours, but also force me to make time in my busy schedule to just create. Number 7, just said make deadline for myself and keep them, which isn’t easy when it’s for myself vs. a customer.

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By: Aristea

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:58:19 +0000

Hi Alyson,
Thank you for sharing this post. Yes Priorities you say it.
It is just a decision right. And it helps to not think about all the other things i could do…
I remember when I quit smoking –
First i said: “Well I quit, but i will smoke once in a while with this or that friend.”
My Partner said: “Thats not quite consequent.”
He was right and I thought:
“Wow, when I just decide I will never do it again, I never have think or choose etc again. What a relieve.”
I quit and never smoked again.
Hmm so how to do that with a creative mind which is attracted by so much and with always another Idea in the pipeline. Well, yes letting go…
I hope that one day i can say with the same clarity:
“I´m an artist. I create and sell my artwork and I´m happy, successful and fullfilled with it.”
My Questions:
So what if i never learn to figure this out?
What if someone I know does it and I don´t?!!!!
Thank you for activating this thoughts in my head 😉

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