Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of chaos and frustration, unable to find a way forward? You’re not alone. Clarity can be the lifeline that pulls you out, giving you the direction and peace you need to thrive. I’ve learned that when my mind is clear, I can break free from feeling stuck and truly progress in life.
Over the years, I’ve discovered that eliminating the clutter—both mental and physical—can transform how I navigate my days. Let me share four powerful strategies that help me create clarity, maintain focus, and ensure forward motion:
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Create an Environment that Supports Inspiration: I think clearly when I am in an orderly environment. If my desk is cluttered, my creativity and thoughts are often cluttered and unfocused. This may not work for everyone, but the point is to create an environment that works for and inspires you.
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Give Thought (and Pen) to What is Important: What are you passionate about? What do you enjoy doing and why? What do you want in life? Write it down in the form of a positive, present-tense statement: “I am,” “I have,” “I own.”
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Affirm and Declare: See what you have written down and declare it. Say it out loud in the mirror so that you hear and see yourself.
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Take Action: It can be difficult at times to eliminate distractions to take the necessary actions to advance. Steps 1-3 above can guide the inspired action you choose to take. I call it inspired action because I want to focus on taking action instead of being concerned with taking a “wrong” action. Focusing too much on whether the action is right or wrong can cause stagnation or a sense of being stuck. Taking action creates forward motion. If it turns out to be a “wrong” action, you’ll learn that soon enough and narrow down the required actions.
Respectfully,
Lynn “Coach” Austin
About
Lynn F. Austin is an author, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others achieve their highest potential. With a strong foundation in faith, Lynn combines her expertise in business with her passion for growth and development. Her extensive experience in leadership, education, and innovative strategies makes her a skilled and versatile speaker, consultant, and executive coach.
A valued voice, Lynn shares her insights and experiences with students, business professionals, and executives. As the author of The BOM: Betting on Me, The Newman Tales children’s book series and other business, motivational, and faith-based books, Lynn “Coach” Austin-as she is affectionately known, motivates, and inspires growth, development, and purposeful living with her clients. Follow Lynn’s journey of faith, growth, and inspiration, guided by her belief that, “life happens for me (not to me) to live my purpose.”