I was recently coaching my 7-year-old\u2019s baseball game and gave a pregame talk about focus. There\u2019s a lot to keep in mind for the \u201cMighty Mussels\u201d (a solid team name, but last year\u2019s \u201cSpace Cowboys\u201d wins): where to throw the ball on defense, balls and strikes at the plate, and when to run or stay put on the bases.<\/p>\n
The game was tied 6\u20136 with two outs, and we were on defense. I saw my second baseman staring off at another field, hands behind his back, completely zoned out. My instinct was to yell. And okay, I did, but then I felt a little bad. Focus is hard, not just for kids. Lately, I\u2019ve caught myself doing the same thing: sitting at my desk, staring out the window, overwhelmed by the state of the world and\/or my end-of-semester to-do list. Maybe you\u2019ve felt it too. If so, I\u2019ll leave you with the words I yelled (LOL) at my second baseman: You got this. Wishing you a focused second-to-last week of the semester! – Andrew<\/p>\n
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