I think one of my New Year’s resolutions should be “improve attention span.”

Man, do I feel scattered these days. And these past weeks…nuts! End of the year wrap up at work while trying to wrap up gifts. My classic “too much to do, too little time” happened on Christmas Eve day when I had unexpectedly create an Empoword press kit, deliver it, get to the post office and still wrap a pile of presents all before getting ready to celebrate the holiday with family. I felt like I wasn’t making any progress. And everything seemed to be taking longer than it should have.

I know I get easily distracted by email, the phone, my kids. But, I pride myself on being a great multi-tasker. Still sometimes it’s just too much! Do I have adult ADD or do I just need to slow down and focus?

Last week, the new Empoword focus mug arrived. I have used it the last two mornings as I have tried to get organized after returning home from vacation. As I sip my tea, I think: stay on task, get one thing done at a time, slow down. And it’s working. Right then and there I am focused. The mail is sorted, everyone is unpacked and the laundry is done.

Time to make another cup of tea and tackle in the inbox.

- Wendy Lutter
Empoword Co-CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer)