What you focus on expands
Wise words from a former colleague
Years ago, after I got laid off from my first ever tech job and had no idea what to do next, a wise (now former) colleague gave me these words of encouragement:
What you focus on expands.
She had first heard this from one of her own mentors, and I like to think that person heard it from a mentor, too.
My colleague was right. Time and time again, I’ve witnessed how the areas in my life where I choose to apply my focus — art, mental health, community, writing, relationships, and also their shadows of isolation, anxiety, loneliness, resentment, and self-doubt — have a way of expanding as I do.
So in the spirit of passing wisdom along as best we can, I’m sharing this now with you.
What will you focus on today?
It's a bit like sourdough bread. Not meant to be facetious.
Having recently decided I am writing an ebook, I decided to focus more on this personal subject matter behind an upcoming paywall. Despite my computer refusing to connect to the internet, i sat down and typed up three subject related posts for the paywall. 😜 in fact, that dimished space of possibilities (no online distractions) allowed me the expansiveness to sit and write. Just made sure to press save!