{"id":1149,"date":"2026-03-26T15:56:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lilifitness.com\/blog\/?p=1149"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:56:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:56:30","slug":"where-is-my-focus-%f0%9f%92%9b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.lilifitness.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/26\/where-is-my-focus-%f0%9f%92%9b\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is My Focus? \ud83d\udc9b"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s easy to believe that happiness comes from having everything go right. When life feels smooth, when prayers are answered quickly, when relationships are easy, and when nothing seems to go wrong. But if we\u2019re honest, life will always bring us its ups and downs, its days that are really beautiful and some that are hard, days that are amazing and some that are uncertain and painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality is that we can experience the hills and valleys of life CHOOSING to focus on the good or choosing to focus on the bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russell M. Nelson once taught:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means that even in imperfect situations, we are not powerless. We can gently redirect our thoughts. We can choose what we give weight to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the life lessons we can all gain is that happiness has far less to do with our circumstances\u2026 and almost everything to do with our focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Im reality, what we choose to think about, dwell on, and give energy to will shape the way we experience our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the scriptures, we\u2019re reminded in Philippians 4:8:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely\u2026 think on these things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a pattern for peace. Our Father in Heaven wants to teach us that our thoughts do matter! What we focus on does make a difference in our lives. He wants us to learn how to train our minds to look for what is going to bring light, truth, love, and peace to our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few ways to begin training our lmind and heart to notice the good:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Practice \u201cMicro-Gratitude\u201d
Instead of waiting for big blessings, notice small ones:
\u2022 A kind text
\u2022 A quiet morning
\u2022 A deep breath
\u2022 A moment of laughter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gratitude grows when it becomes specific and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Name It, Then Reframe It
When something negative happens, don\u2019t ignore it, but don\u2019t stay there either.
Ask yourself:
\u2022 What is still good right now?
\u2022 What is this teaching me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This doesn\u2019t deny reality…It expands it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Guard Your Mental Space
Be mindful of what you consume:
\u2022 Social media
\u2022 Conversations
\u2022 Your own inner dialogue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If something constantly pulls you toward comparison or discouragement, it may need to be limited. Take care of yourself and let go of the things that steal your joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Start and End with Intention
Begin your day by choosing a focus: \u201cToday, I will look for God\u2019s hand in my life.\u201d
End your day by reflecting: \u201cWhere did I see goodness today?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theres a saying that says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEnergy flows where attention goes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we focus on fear, we feel drained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we focus on peace, gratitude, and truth, we begin to embody those things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As disciples of Christ, we believe that light is not something we wait for. It\u2019s something we choose to see. Something we look for and invite into our lives. We can invite this light by being present, building our relationship with God. Reading His words and purposefully being aware of our thoughts and helping ourselves to process them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus Himself taught in D&C. 88:67:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love this scripture because it teaches us that our eyes are the light of our body. Our “eye” acts as a lamp to our whole body, mind and soul. When our focus is on \u201cthe goodness\u201d or on God, that goodness fills our mind and heart, which the. guides our actions and helps us to feel greater joy and peace in our lives. Regardless of what we \u201chave\u201d or \u201cnot have.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When our focus is on God, that alone removes our selfish motives or ambitions. We remove the distractions that don\u2019t help us and we strengthen ourselves in spiritual understanding which is eternal and truly fulfilling. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf38 Heres a simple mindfulness & gratitude meditation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a moment, even now if you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Close your eyes gently<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Take a slow, deep breath in\u2026 and out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Let your shoulders relax<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now bring to mind three small things you\u2019re grateful for today<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(not big, perfect things\u2014just real ones)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pause with each one. Feel it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now quietly repeat in your mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is good in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is light around me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I choose to see it.\u201d \ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take one more deep breath\u2026 and open your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tonight in class we\u2019ll not only release stress, but we\u2019ll also have a wonderful meditation to help us re-focus our mind and thoughts. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf1f Goals for This Week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical Goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a 10-minute \u201cgratitude walk\u201d each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you walk, intentionally notice 5 good things around you\u2014nature, people, moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spiritual Goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each night, write down 3 things you saw God\u2019s hand in that day. God\u2019s finger are all around if we choose to discover them and see them. No matter how small the may seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happiness isn\u2019t about waiting for life to become perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s about training our hearts and minds to recognize the good that is already here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more we focus on light\u2026 the more light we will see! \ud83d\udc9b\ud83e\udd70<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope that today and this week you can focus on the light. The light of God, the good in your life, your blessings and on being the keeper of your joy and your peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope to see you tonight at 7pm! \ud83e\udd70\ud83e\uddd8\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lili \ud83c\udf3a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s easy to believe that happiness comes from having everything go right. When life feels smooth, when prayers are answered quickly, when relationships are easy, and when nothing seems to go wrong. But if we\u2019re honest, life will always bring us its ups and downs, its days that are really beautiful and some that are … <\/p>\n

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