Come Out of the Gates With All 'CYLINDERS' Firing

Come Out of the Gates With All 'CYLINDERS' Firing

How often do we Come Out of the Gates With All 'CYLINDERS' Firing?  Maybe not so often?  Maybe rarely, if at all?  BTW, to ensure we are all on the same page, 'coming out of the gates' would refer to the very time we kickstart things, that's when we commence an initiative, a mission.  Akin to the horses in a race track or those F1 race cars, those may not be our domain but there are stable masters and F1 teams who ensure that when the races start, every entry Come Out of the Gates With All 'CYLINDERS' Firing.

So, how can we Come Out of the Gates With All 'CYLINDERS' Firing?  First off, have that 'TUNNEL VISION' wherein at that very point where we're about to kickstart our run, STOP the multi-tasking but instead keep our brain very focused to that starting line.  Research from the NeuroImage Journal found that subjects suffered a 29% drop in mental processing power when doing two tasks simultaneously and that brain activation for listening fell 53% when subjects were trying to process visual input at the same time.

Now, it might sound counter intuitive, but if your mind starts to drift during an important task, then DON'T try to fight it but instead, let it 'WANDER' for a while.  Researches have shown that allowing a little downtime during busy or stressful periods allowed subjects to return to work with increased creativity and greater problem solving ability.  Even better, go for an actual 'WANDER' rather than just a mental one to get some fresh air and clear your head.

Oh there's this popular one-liner 'LEARN AFTER LUNCH'.  If you have to get to grips with something new, then do so in the afternoon.  Researches have shown that subjects who received training after lunch performed far better on subsequent memory tests than those who had been training in the morning.  And taking time to go over what you've learned before bed can help cement the newfound knowledge in your memory.

How to stay FOCUSED then?  DON'T Gossip.  DON'T multitask. Focus on one thing at a time DON'T procrastinate.  You need to realize that the best time to do something important is NOW. DON'T allow distractions to derail you. Email alerts?  Social media popping up notifications? DON'T seek validation from others.  Keep that singular focus on what needs to be done📌📌📌