You may have read yesterday that this series of posts is aimed at helping chefs improve their focus in a busy professional life that’s full of distractions. This is my current experiment: to spend a few minutes at the end of each day reflecting on how focussed I was on my goals at various points.
What that review does is hold you accountable – you’re giving the signal to yourself that your goal is important. Already I’m more aware of when I’m not really focussed during the day and my mind wanders off. I make sure to record how I did in a few lines because it’s useful to look back at your progress. You can do this a journal or even as a calendar entry on your phone on the way back home after your shift. And don’t be too hard on yourself – it’s a practice, not a judgement.
If you’re willing, join me in this practice to stay focussed for the rest of April, chef!