Where your focus goes, your energy follows: How shifting your mindset can transform your career

As a high achiever, have you ever felt like you’re juggling too many things at once, yet struggling to get anything done? The mental load of having too much on your plate can be draining. And when your focus is scattered, your energy follows.

Recently, I found myself in a similar situation. I had packed my day with too many tasks, determined to get everything done, but ended up feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Despite putting in effort, I wasn’t seeing progress. After some reflection, I realised my issue: I was trying to focus on everything at once. Instead of being productive, I was exhausted, caught up in overthinking, and drained of energy.

It wasn’t until I shifted my focus that things started to change.

This simple shift in focus transformed my entire experience. Instead of feeling guilty for not getting my work done, I’m more productive with a clear mind.

Where focus goes, energy flows.

So, where is your focus right now?

If you’re constantly thinking about how much you have to do, or how overwhelmed you are, you’re unknowingly draining yourself of the energy needed to get things done. But if you can shift your focus toward what truly matters, what excites you and drives you, you’ll find your mindset transforming from one of survival to one of growth and progress.

How to shift your focus and energise your career:

Identify the opportunity, not the obstacle

When you’re facing a challenge at work, a tough project, a difficult conversation, or even a career change, focus on the opportunity. What skills will you develop? How will this experience help you grow? Reframing challenges as opportunities makes them easier to face and gives you the energy to push through.

Ask yourself: What lights you up?

Reflect on the parts of your job that excite and energise you. Whether it’s leading a team, creating strategies, or developing solutions, focus on what lights you up and try to bring more of that into your work.

Redefine challenges as stepping stones

Every challenge is a chance to get closer to your career goals. When you focus on how a challenge is a stepping stone, you stop seeing it as a barrier. This small mindset shift can help you approach your work with more confidence and less stress.

Take control of your focus and watch your career soar

Redirecting your focus isn’t just about managing your day-to-day tasks, it’s a long-term strategy for career growth. By aligning your energy with your strengths, values, and purpose, you’ll not only get more done, but you’ll also feel more fulfilled along the way.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by too many tasks or stuck in a cycle of burnout, it’s time to take control of where your focus goes.

By focusing on what truly matters, you can create an impact, feel more in control, and finally achieve the career you’ve been working toward. I talk about how internal moves can help progress you career in another article I wrote here Unlocking Your Potential: Why Internal Moves Can Propel Your Career Forward

Ready to take action?

Let’s talk about how to shift your focus and transform your career. Whether you want to build your personal brand, leverage your strengths, or simply feel more in control of your work, I’m here to help.

Book a call today and let’s create a plan to help you thrive.

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