Try this psychological trick to ‘hack’ your focus and motivation
Self-efficacy is one of those concepts that feels like it should be more complex than it is. But really, all we’re talking about is bringing more intention into your work and life
Source | www.fastcompany.com | JORY MACKAY—RESCUETIME
What’s the first thing you blame when you can’t focus? Emails and chat messages blowing up your laptop? Distractions and interruptions that won’t leave you alone? The irresistible pull of Twitter?
These are all valid reasons. But what if you’re missing a deeper, more fundamental focus-killer? Confidence.
Self-efficacy is a psychological concept that refers to your confidence in successfully navigating a situation and overcoming potential obstacles. In other words, how much do you believe that, when faced with a challenge or unexpected change, you can successfully work through it?
Self-efficacy affects every aspect of our lives, from believing we can drive our car to work to sitting down and working through a deep problem once we arrive. Yet few of us recognize the power it commands.
However, once you learn to systematically develop your self-efficacy at work, you can chart a path towards more confidence, focus, and motivation.
