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#77: 4 Ways Your Community Can Catapult You Over Barriers Feb 22, 2021

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There are few setbacks more discouraging than stalling halfway into a goal. It’s easy to think you need to “just try harder”—but sometimes, what you actually need is a little help. But how can you help someone help you on your goal achievement journey?

Verbs, Blake, and Neal dive into this question in this story-filled episode. They’ll highlight four key contributions anyone can make to support your goal progress. You’ll finally be able to enlist help to get unstuck—or help someone you love do the same.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why encouragement is actually simpler than you think
The power of perspective to challenge the stories we tell ourselves
Why solidarity matters—and how to practice it
A challenge to see yourself as more than a self-improvement project
Types of feedback you can request to take you further on your goals

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#76: Growing Closer By Growing Together Feb 15, 2021

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How do you align your rituals with your spouse? How can you make sure your Daily Big 3 aren’t at odds? How can you use the Weekly Preview to navigate the logistics of the coming week together?

If you’re married, want to be married, or know people who are married, this episode is for you. We’ve heard your questions about using Full Focus tools with a partner—so today, Blake and Verbs are joined by their spouses to offer some answers.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How the planner can keep homeschool moms sane
Why Blake has middle school band to thank for his marriage
Four questions you can answer with your spouse to prepare for the week
Apps to consider adding to your morning ritual
Why the planner can be your best friend for making room for family time

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#75: How to Set Real-Life #RelationshipGoals Feb 08, 2021

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The people you love matter more than anything else. But it’s easy to overlook setting relational goals, and hard to know where to start. You don’t want your relationships to drift aimlessly. But what should you do?

We’ve got a few ideas. This practical, feel-good episode brings together new and old voices for a brainstorming session for the ages. We’ll walk through four categories to consider as you create relational goals—dropping in examples, stories, and encouragement that will inspire you to get creative about how you invest in the people you love most.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to make time together more meaningful
Resources for improving your understanding of connection
Small habits with big relational impact
Why a new adventure might be exactly what your relationship needs
What a “bike party” is—and why you should care

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by our Date Night Download, a free resource that prompts healthy discussions with your significant other. Download your copy today at fullfocusplanner.com/datenight.

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#74: How to Coach Yourself to Goal Success Feb 01, 2021

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You always knew pursuing your goal would be hard. But now, it really is. The excitement has ebbed. Roadblocks, old and new, are slowing you down. Discouragement is eating away at your motivation. You need to find a way forward. But how?

We’ve been there, and we’ve discovered the solution in a simple principle: self-coaching. When you practice these four self-coaching essentials, you’ll be able to overcome obstacles and keep moving forward. Soon, you’ll be well on your way to achieving your goals—and becoming someone new along the way.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The good news about 100% of the challenges you’ve faced
The questions you need to ask yourself honestly
Why pursuing your goals an exercise in integrity
How to power your persistence
What happens to your goals when you don’t give yourself grace

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#73: Crash Course: 5 Steps to Start Loving Mondays Jan 25, 2021

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Sunday night can bring with it a sense of dread. You’ve enjoyed a brief reprieve from the chaos of the week, but now Monday is looming. You don’t hate your job; you’re just not ready to dive back into a mountain of tasks. The solution isn’t a longer weekend. It’s a better plan.

This episode unpacks the Weekly Preview—the tool we’ve designed to help you start loving Mondays again. When you get into the habit of looking back and looking forward, you’ll start each week with the motivation, knowledge, and focus you need to accomplish your most important work and progress toward your goals.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The kinds of wins to notice—and why you need to celebrate them
Where to find the information that’s essential for goal progress
A simple step to improve your peace of mind
How to prevent getting swept away by what feels urgent
The power of turning goals into weekly objectives

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#72: Crash Course: Master the Key to Goal Progress Jan 18, 2021

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You love the way the Full Focus Planner simplifies your life, but if you’re honest, you’re not using it as a goal achievement tool. There are too many demands vying for your attention to think about goals. You want to use your planner to its full potential—but where should you start?

In Part II of our miniseries on our top planner tools, we’re diving into the Goal Detail Page. This simple tool can help you leverage the power of goal achievement to create the life you’ve always wanted. Featuring insight from special guest Marissa Hyatt, this episode will empower you to start getting the most from your planner every quarter.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why clarity leads to progress
The key to staying motivated
How seeing your goals leads to action
A free tool for keeping your goals visible
The #1 way to overcome procrastination

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#71: Crash Course: Maximize Your Daily Big 3 Jan 11, 2021

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It’s so simple, it’s almost elementary. But this one tool can single-handedly cause your days to become more productive and less overwhelming. You’ll be able to accomplish more by doing less. It’s not magic—it’s the Daily Big Three.

The Daily Big Three is the most foundational tool of the Full-Focus Planner. If you don’t know where to start or simply need a refresh, we’ll walk you through what the Daily Big Three is, why it matters, and how to leverage and adapt it throughout your weeks.

You can stop ending the day feeling dazed with a half-finished to-do list. Narrow your focus and boost your confidence with the power of the Daily Big Three.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why the Daily Big Three might just help you sleep better
The danger of drift—and how the Daily Big Three combats it
The power of connecting your annual goals to daily actions
How the Pareto Principle applies to your productivity
How and when to set your Daily Big Three

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#70: Turn Your Goals Into Action Jan 04, 2021

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You’ve set SMARTER goals you’re excited about. Now what? You don’t want to stall your momentum, but your goals are risky enough that you’re not quite sure what to do next.

Planning does little good without action. But figuring out how to move forward is simpler than you think. By asking yourself four simple questions, you can start making progress toward your goals—and keep going until you reach the finish line.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to know if your first step is too big
The power of the next three steps to get you where you want to go
Why you shouldn’t try to tackle a goal alone
The relationship between seeing your goals and accomplishing them
Why staying connected with your desire is essential for success

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#69: How to Celebrate Despite the Disappointments Dec 28, 2020

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Celebration isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. Without it, we lose sight of how far we’ve come—and undermine our motivation as a result. The truth is, we could all use a little more encouragement, especially in a year like 2020.

That’s why today, we’re celebrating you. We asked our listeners to submit real wins from the past year, and you delivered. So join us for this community-wide celebration. You’re bound to learn something new along the way.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Courtney’s big news
Three reasons celebration is important
Why Michael has been able to spend more time with his daughter
How Orlagh got well on her way to writing a book
A Q&A call from Marianna, a self-proclaimed Full-Focus “groupie” with great questions about leveraging an Executive Assistant

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#68: Tackle the Right Goals at the Right Time Dec 21, 2020

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There’s so much possibility when you’re planning for a new year. It’s easy to want to want to see drastic improvements in every area of life all at once. But that’s a recipe for missing the mark—and burnout.

The solution? You need a strategy for knowing what to tackle, when. That’s why we’re taking a closer look at four considerations for determining when to tackle your goals. When you stop sabotaging your goal achievement and start tackling the right goals at the right time, you’ll be able to go further, faster.

You’ll finally be able to design a plan for your best year ever that you’ll stick to year-round.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why you can’t put every area of your life under construction at once
How to pick the goals that have the highest leverage
What to consider if you’re only excited about work
How to balance your number of habit and achievement goals
Our farewell to Courtney as she prepares to go maternity leave

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