I have always been big on writing To-Do Lists. It helps me clear the chaos in my mind and focus. I pen down daily and weekly goals for the things I need to accomplish. This works for me as I have always thrived on routine and structure. Having said that, there are times when I get lost in the maze of my never ending To-Do’s, and start feeling un-inspired. More often than not, this happens when I have lost sight of the big picture or my ‘reason’. When I focus on my vision, it helps me stay on track and accomplish my goals.
Just like a magnifying glass can focus the sun’s rays and create a fire, if we focus our mind on our vision, it keeps us in the right field of attraction and helps us turn it into our reality.
A clear vision, I believe is like a good seed. If we choose it wisely, it will lead us to a harvest of our dreams coming true.
I would love to hear from you. Do you think that having a vision is important? Does it help you in accomplishing your goals?
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Sulekha
Having a vision is important, I don’t write my tasks down they are in my head :)I work towards achieving my goals and enjoy the journey.
Shanaya Tales
I kind of get lost, if my tasks are not written down; which makes lists vital for me. 🙂 It is so cool that you have such amazing mental focus. Someday, I hope to get there too. 🙂
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Parul
Totally agree – we would all be lost without vision. Having said that, there is always a little leeway to tweak when life take different turns..Loved your post!
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Shanaya Tales
True that. Thank you so much, Parul. Glad you liked it. 🙂
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Wendy
Confession: I write the lists and then lose them…
I haven’t had a vision of my goals for a while and I think that’s probably why I’ve become lazy…
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Shanaya Tales
Well, I don’t lose them, but I forget about having made them, every now and then. So, just as bad. 😛
Nonetheless, they do help in keeping me on track on most days – and that is good enough for me, as of now. Something better than nothing. 🙂
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Suzy
Helen Keller was such an inspiring lady. There are none so blind as he who will not see. I don’t keep to do lists nor do I have predetermined steps to achieve (or goals), I believe in setting an intention, having a vision , focussing your mind on it and then allowing that vision to take shape in reality. Vision is a good word for V.
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you. Glad you like it. 🙂
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Susan Gourley
I like the comparison to a magnifying glass used in the sun. Focus is something I’m getting better at but can always do better.
Shanaya Tales
Yeah, I believe we all can do better. 🙂
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elly stornebrink
I was initially going to write on vision in terms of what you write Shantala though I think you did it more justice than I could have! 🙂 For sure, vision is important in attaining objectives and dreams, whether personal or business! 😉 <3
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Shanaya Tales
True that, Elly. 🙂
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Karen
I love this post because of the Helen Keller quote. I love her. Plus you also had good points. I really need to learn how to focus better.
Shanaya Tales
We all do, Karen. We all do. 🙂
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Shilpa Gupte
Yes, Shantala, it does help in accomplishing our goals. I, too, am big on to-do lists, and I make it a point to do what is on the list, and at the end of the day, tick off the tasks completed. And, this is not just about the mundane, everyday things.
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Shanaya Tales
Yes, I do that too, though I have never been able to check off everything on any single day – mostly because I set unrealistic goals to begin with. :/ Nonetheless, it keeps me on track. 🙂
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C. Lee McKenzie
Now that is one wonderful quote. I enjoyed your post on vision today. Thanks.
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much for stopping by. 🙂
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Megan Morgan
Absolutely. My vision gives me direction. I’d be lost without it!
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Shanaya Tales
Same here. 🙂
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Mee Magnum
What a coincidence! I just made a long list to To Do’s for this weekend. Without a written list I would never get anything accomplished.
–Mee (The Chinese Quest)
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Shanaya Tales
Yay! We share the obsession with TO-DOs 😀
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Geets
O yes.. So have I been obsessed with jotting my To-Do lists and follow it religiously..!! Without vision in life, it makes it all meaningless.. vision gives a sense of power and confidence!
Well written Shantala..
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Geetika. 🙂
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G Angela
There is a beautiful quote in the bible that says” where there is no vision, people perish” I also heard of another saying that says If a person with vision walks, the whole world moves aside giving way to accomplish. I believe having a vision makes a lot of difference. Its the visionaries who progress and adapt themselves to the changing times.. Helen Keller has always been my favourite.. loved this quote.
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Shanaya Tales
Oh yes, I love her quotes too – very profound and very relevant. 🙂
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gulara
What a lovely post. I’m big on to do lists too. Without vision what’s really important gets squeezed out by urgent stuff.
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Shanaya Tales
I agree. A clear vision helps us focus on what is important.
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onkar kedia
Very true. Hard work without focus will not yield the desired results.
Shanaya Tales
True that.
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Prasanna
Having a vision is important for achieving your goal. Sometimes in the beginning the task may seem too huge to accomplish but when we break it down into smaller sub-tasks and plan on how to go about, it will feel more simpler. I love preparing lists of to-dos too but often fail to stick by it 🙂
Shanaya Tales
Oh yes, as much as I love my to-do lists, I am yet to complete any single list – mostly because, I set unrealistic to-do’s to begin with. But having a vision, helps me focus. 🙂
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Nisha Sanjeev
Vision is the fuel for our dreams
Shanaya Tales
It sure is. 🙂
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Mithila Menezes @Fabulus1710
Yeah! Having a vision is very important.. or else it feels like you are roaming in the Triwizard Tournament labyrinth without an inkling about where the Cup is!
I don’t write my to-do list.. I prefer Cortana on my Lumia! 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Hahaha..that is an interesting analogy. 😛 Good one. 😀
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Eli
For sure! A direction or Even small goals help keep me focused. Lovely write up:-)
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you, Eli. 🙂
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Sheethal
I am not a to-do list person. But I have a vision for my life and tomorrows. Don’t know if it’s going to happen. But yes, it helops us to focus and determined to achieve our dreams. 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Yes it does. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Sheethal. 🙂
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