A few symptoms of an unfocused life include things like: reacting to daily fires; feeling unsure about the future; lacking any [margin](https://thefocuscourse.com/margin/) / breathing room; unclear goals; no plan forward; procrastination.

Compared to a focused life where you are in control; clear long-term vision and goals; easily able to make decisions with confidence; thriving (even when things are unusually busy); ensuring that important relationships and responsibilities always come first and get your priority; you have a bias toward action.