* Goals for the Day *
Even though my life is crazy busy(moving, kids, sickness, etc) there are moments where I feel so bored so fast. It's actually kind of ridiculous how fast I can get bored. If you have this problem let me give a little advice.

1. Set a timer. You can find online timers or you can use an old fashioned timer to do this. Set the timer for 30 minutes and focus on one task. You'll be surprised when the timer goes off. Time will fly by when you focus intently. Reward yourself with some physical activity, get up walk around, stretch, move, email a friend. Repeat as necessary. Over time you'll be able to lengthen the time that you can focus.

2. Write down a short list of goals for the day. This can be an issue for some people, not because they can't write a list but because they view the list as the end goal. Writing and rewriting a list becomes their primary activity. 1 list per day. Take daily little steps toward your end goal. I'm currently writing a book so my goal isn't to write the entire book today. My goal is to write 3 pages. Just 3 pages doesn't sound too difficult but in a couple months the entire book is written.

3. Banish negative thoughts - fear, disappointment, hurt, hate. Nothing can distract you more than fear of failure, hurt feeling or troubled relationships. The Bible has a great verse about this - "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." This is great advice whether you realize it or not. Negative and self absorbed thoughts lead you into a lonely, dark place.

4. Spark creativity - On blogger there is an interesting feature called "next blog". I've found some really interesting people and posts using this. A highway worker in Colorado, a unique mix of beauty and brains in Florida, An artist in New York City. StumbleUpon.com in the right categories has a similar ability to find really intriguing articles, pictures or thoughts. Don't get caught up in the mindless stuff, find the good stuff and bookmark it.

I hope that helps,
Ron