Refining Focus

In respect to my capacity, I have been juggling a number of things lately. And for some reason, it has been unexpectedly a little rough. I wondered why, as I feel within myself that I am quite capable of handling them. When I introspectively look into myself, I realise where the problem may lie and just about what I need to do to make things a little more fluid for myself.

Underperforming really isn't something I do. Personally, I think that I often develop passion for anything I am involved with and then deliver good results with time. And so to have a team I work with say that they were letting me off hit me hard, and it made me wonder, "How could I even let such a possibility exist to begin with?"

I am not the most disciplined person you will find around, but there are certain things that I often attribute, and diligence and exceptionality are usually in the picture. I tend to go all out when I am really invested in something. That didn't appear to be true this week, however.

Looking over my approach to things lately, I have been sporadic rather than consistent with my performance and commitments. Not only does this affect my productivity, but also the perception of people that work with me or that I work for. It has now become more evident for me to reassess how I manage my time and energy to be able to meet my responsibilities effectively.

Adequate planning is something that I need to practice more. Putting the important aspects of my everyday life and commitments before me and developing actionable steps to take is something that goes a long way in ensuring that one delivers and maintains consistency.

Communication is another part I reckon I should look into. Openly communicating with the people that one works with—challenges and seeking support and help when necessary—can in a way alleviate the pressure one may be feeling, as well as carry everyone long, which is very important.

The work-life balance is another thing that I am trying to work on. It may seem a tad bit unrelated, but the truth is that the concept of self-care is often ignored, and it is very important. Taking time to connect with myself, the people around me, and my environment is such a healthy thing to do to keep feeling rejuvenated.

The goal is to be present enough while delivering exceptional results. And I feel the need to be more conscious of how I go about my daily activities and be more intentional about planning, communicating, and then making reviews every now and then to assess myself. Hopefully, the coming weeks will be better.