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'''Focus''' has several meanings: | '''Focus''' has several meanings: | ||
* In [[optics]], focus means that an image is correctly rendered on a plane. This involves the focal length of specific [[lens]]es. | * In [[optics]], focus means that an image is correctly rendered on a plane. This involves the focal length of specific [[lens]]es. | ||
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| + | * In [[personal development]], [[Focus (personal development)|focus]] refers to directing one's attention and energy towards a specific area or areas of personal improvement that most align with your most important [[Goal setting|goal]]s and/or values. It's especially about intentionality when choosing which aspects of yourself to develop and work on to achieve [[peak performance]] in an area of better overall version of yourself.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+focus+in+personal+development&sca_esv=d8cc6752d7fc5bba&sxsrf=AE3TifPqW9I0fWGoCUHUqaAaoe46emIM9g%3A1748572146554&ei=8hc5aKqZIaGV5OMPt63EiAY&ved=0ahUKEwiq2qLtksqNAxWhCnkGHbcWEWEQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=what+is+focus+in+personal+development&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJXdoYXQgaXMgZm9jdXMgaW4gcGVyc29uYWwgZGV2ZWxvcG1lbnQyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGKIEGIkFMggQABiABBiiBEiBVVDMCFiST3ACeAGQAQCYAY0BoAHrH6oBBDAuMzK4AQPIAQD4AQGYAiKgAoEhwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBBAjGCfCAgUQABiABMICCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFwgIFEAAY7wWYAwCIBgGQBgiSBwQyLjMyoAf78QGyBwQwLjMyuAf1IMIHBjAuMy4zMcgHhAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp What is focus in personal development]</ref> See: [[Focus (personal development)]] | ||
* In [[psychology]], focus as a cognitive process means [[Concentration (psychology)|concentrating]] selectively on a single aspect of one's environment or thoughts while ignoring other things | * In [[psychology]], focus as a cognitive process means [[Concentration (psychology)|concentrating]] selectively on a single aspect of one's environment or thoughts while ignoring other things | ||
Latest revision as of 03:43, May 30, 2025
Focus has several meanings:
- In optics, focus means that an image is correctly rendered on a plane. This involves the focal length of specific lenses.
- In personal development, focus refers to directing one's attention and energy towards a specific area or areas of personal improvement that most align with your most important goals and/or values. It's especially about intentionality when choosing which aspects of yourself to develop and work on to achieve peak performance in an area of better overall version of yourself.[1] See: Focus (personal development)
- In psychology, focus as a cognitive process means concentrating selectively on a single aspect of one's environment or thoughts while ignoring other things
- In geology, a focus is a point along a fault where an earthquake begins (hypocenter versus epicenter).[2]
- In Buddhist meditation, focus means concentrating the mind selectively on a single aspect of one's thoughts or images while letting go of all other things until the mind become "single-pointed" ("samadhi") through relaxed focused awareness ("shamatha"). According to Buddhism, focus is related to the "fire element" of the mind and nervous system.
References
- â What is focus in personal development
- â Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000