Gaining Focus

We have multiple areas that compete for our time and attention. We have to prioritize where we want to place our attention and limit the areas that waste our time and focus. Focus on the areas that will bring the best results for achieving your purpose.

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OVERVIEW

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Participants will examine areas of concern and develop strategies to address those issues.

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LEARNING OUTCOME

MATERIALS/RESOURCES

Journals/Composition Notebooks, Pens/Pencils, The Hour Glass

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ACTIVITY 1 Put It on Paper: An Action Plan for Life Time: 30-40 minutes

Discussion & Written Responses

Using the following table as an example, develop your own chart including your areas of concerns and consider strategies you can take to achieve desired results.

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The following table is an example of issues that influence our abilities to achieve our desired results.

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ACTIVITY 2 Closing Reflections: The Hour Glass Time: 20- 30 minutes

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Kenneth D. Thompson

fatherhood program specialist

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