Kick Butt Tip: Chayce Beckham Places His Focus on Just Enjoying Himself – You Should Too

Today's Kick Butt Tip of the Day comes from Chayce Beckham. You may know Chayce as one of our up-and-coming Country singer's but also Chayce first gained fame after winning ABC's "American Idol" in 2021.

-In a recent interview, Chayce told Hollywoodlife.com that he received some great advice from Brandon Boyd. Brandon Boyd is the lead singer for the rock band Incubus. Chayce said that awesome advice was "the best superpower you can develop is to be able to block out all the cameras and all these lights and just realize you are here to sing and do what God brought you here to do. Don't worry about all this other stuff that is around like the lights and confetti and judges. Forget about that. Just sing and enjoy yourself."

I remember as a little boy my grandfather plowing the garden with a horse and plow. And I clearly remember that the horse had what were referred to as blinders on. Grandad said the blinders eliminate distractions and helps keep the horse moving forward in a straight path down each row of the garden.

Now, you and I would look funny wearing blinders in order to keep us focused but what if there were a way to eliminate distractions and stay focused on our task at hand?

I am willing to bet if we could stay focused, to not get distracted and to be able to turn off those voices inside of our heads, we might be amazed as to what we might be able to accomplish.

Going forward, remember the great advice that Chayce Beckham received from Brandon Boyd. Forget about the noise and the things that are around you. Don't get distracted. Just sing and enjoy yourself.

I love that and I hope you have a most awesome day.

Remember, God don't make no junk. You are awesome! Now go be awesome.

- Don Chase's Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.

As we step into the New Year, it's a great time to clean up our homes and get a fresh start. A survey by Cinch Home Services found that many people have been on a cleaning spree. According to the survey by the home warranty provider, 70.3% of respondents have engaged in a cleaning spree since the start of last year, with 62.6% expressing a "very or extremely" committed attitude toward maintaining cleanliness. Despite these efforts, 45.9% still admit feeling embarrassed about the current state of their living spaces.

In light of these findings, it's worth considering the impact of physical clutter on our cognitive processes. Researchers at the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and other brain-mapping tools, discovered that an abundance of objects in our visual fields hinders information processing. Essentially, the presence of too much stuff limits our ability to focus on the task at hand.

Additionally, a sleep study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine revealed that people sleeping in cluttered rooms are more prone to developing sleep problems and are at a higher risk of developing hoarding disorders.

Recognizing the challenge of finding motivation for decluttering, The Spruce, a home and lifestyle website, provides helpful tips. They recommend using a decluttering checklist to simplify the process, making decisions about what to clear out more manageable. Additionally, using such a checklist allows you to track your progress by checking items off as you work through it. It’s a simple yet motivating and empowering act.

The Spruce recommends focusing on little victories instead of trying to tackle everything at once. This makes the whole process less overwhelming.

For more help, The Spruce breaks down which rooms to clean first and what items to get rid of in each room.  You can find their complete guide here.

Check out some of the top items below.

Expired items take the lead on their bathroom decluttering agenda. This includes makeup that has expired or is no longer used, along with medicines and prescriptions that have reached their expiration date or are no longer necessary. Additionally, items like dried-out nail polish, skincare products, and makeup samples are on their bathroom declutter list.

Paper clutter tops the list for decluttering the bedroom, followed by books that won't be revisited and old magazines. It's perfectly fine to part ways with these items, especially if they've been sitting around gathering dust. You can even opt for something digital instead of having paper as your go-to.

A common decluttering challenge we all face is the overflowing closet. According to The Spruce, the first step is to address clothes that no longer fit. They also advise getting rid of items that haven't been worn in over nine months.

When it comes to your kitchen, duplicate kitchen tools take precedence on their decluttering list. This includes items like extra vegetable peelers, bottle openers, and garlic presses. They also recommend getting rid of appliances that you use only once a year or less. Yes, even if it's that toaster oven collecting dust on your counter.