Dealing with period of low focus / energy

Like, I assume, everyone else, I have days when I am more focused and motivated and other days when I am less so.

What I have found helpful on the low-focus days is to work through the list of questions below. If a question triggers a response beyond a neutral yes/no then I know I have found something concrete to address in order to improve my focus.

• Local factors
  • Did I get enough sleep yesterday?
  • Have I been eating enough / healthily?
  • Have I been exercising enough?
• Work factors
  • Do I know what I am working on?
  • Do I know what the concrete next steps are to make progress?
  • Do I know what the ultimate vision is?
  • Am I convinced that the vision is a thing worth doing? Why or why not?
  • Has it been too long since I went on vacation?
• External factors
  • Is there something else in my life that I am uncertain or stressed about?
  • Are there any decisions I know I need to make, but I’m putting off?
  • Are there any conversations I need to have with people that I have been delaying?
• Spiritual factors
  • Do I feel like I’m on a good path in life generally?
  • Am I adequately expressing gratitude for the things I am grateful for?