I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD Episode 23: How to Focus on the Big Picture and Reach Your Goals
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Dec 30, 2019 Discover why focusing on the big picture is crucial for progress in various aspects of life. Learn to step back and avoid getting lost in the details that create drama. Explore how minor setbacks shouldn't derail your goals, and understand the importance of context over single slip-ups in health. Gain motivation by imagining your future self achieving your goals. Lastly, embrace the practice of asking what the big picture is to clarify your path and take actionable steps forward.
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Family Stories Spark The Theme
- Paula shares family moments where sisters used phrases like "in the woods" and "can't see the forest for the trees."
- Those holiday examples inspired her episode about stepping back to see the bigger picture.
Start With The End In Mind
- Losing the big picture makes progress impossible because you lack a reference end point.
- Paula compares goals to a GPS: without a destination, you won't get turn-by-turn directions.
Reframe Relationship Grievances
- When you feel stuck in relationship drama, ask what the bigger picture is for that relationship.
- Choose the end goal for the relationship and focus on that rather than minor grievances.