Focus Is Curiosity in Action

"Focus is curiosity in action," Dr. Ellen Weber reflected as we exchanged thoughts on a recent presentation. Ellen's, words thundered in my brain... They brought an aha about focus. No wonder...

Curiosity releases the chemical dopamine in our brain. Neuroscience researchers discovered new cues for motivation and reward between dopamine neurons and behavior.

Curiosity...

Awakens mind

Questions

Explores unknown

Chases wonder

With this in mind, I wondered how to approach the everyday with more curiosity. By doing so, I can tune in with a difference.

Here're starters...

Try new routes and pick something that will speak to a day

Ask people what their process is for a task and figure out how to change an approach.

Pick significant quote during meeting and let those words spark new ideas

Eat lunch with someone new and see what I can learn

Write down ideas on 3 x 5 cards or memo pad to follow through inspiration

How might your day change, if you lived "focus is curiosity in action?"