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#67: Defeat the Beliefs Holding You Back Dec 14, 2020

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“Can’t” is a powerful word. It can make you feel trapped, discouraged and small. It undermines your confidence and your results. And it’s a dead giveaway that you’re being held hostage by a limiting belief.

We’ve been there, and we’ve got good news. You can exchange limiting beliefs for liberating truths by following four straightforward steps. When you do, you’ll stop seeing the world through the lens of scarcity and embrace greater possibility. You’ll feel empowered and hopeful—motivated to make a larger impact than ever before.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Tips for spotting a belief that’s holding you back
Practical examples of how our thinking limits our success
How to upgrade your thinking
Steps to make your better beliefs stick
Why you need to grapple with 2020 before you plan for 2021
Upgrading your thinking is just the start of designing 2021.

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#66 – What SMART Goals Get Wrong (with Michael Hyatt) Dec 07, 2020

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And just like that, it’s December. You’re in the home stretch of your quarterly goals and looking ahead at the new year. But there’s a problem: you’re not feeling motivated. Your Q4 goals feel like a grind and setting new goals for 2021 sounds like a chore.

We’ve been there. The good news is, you’re not the problem. Your goals are. After years of helping people set and pursue goals, we’ve discovered one characteristic that multiplies motivation and results. You need riskier goals.

In this episode, the Full Focus team is joined by Michael Hyatt to discuss why setting risky goals is the key to success. They’ll show you how adopting this single change will supercharge your motivation, boost your success, and help you become who you want to be.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What the SMART acronym gets wrong about goal setting
Why doubt, uncertainty, and fear mean you’re on the right track
How risk sparks innovation
What makes quiet, confident belief contagious
An invitation to design your future at Your Best Year Ever

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#65: Your Holiday Survival Guide Nov 30, 2020

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The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year—but inevitably, the season feels chaotic. It seems impossible to really be present when so much is happening. And being spread thin can undermine your productivity during the most important quarter of the year.

It doesn’t have to feel like the next few weeks are happening to you. We’ve identified four steps to help you thrive this holiday season. When you follow them, you’ll stop being swept away and start being present for what matters most.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to set and communicate realistic expectations
Why you may need to adapt your habits
Tips for making sure your most important priorities happen
The advantage of resisting FOMO and exercising your “No” muscle
A special segment with a guest caller that will leave you looking forward to your quarterly preview

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#64: Why You Need to Count Your Blessings Nov 23, 2020

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It’s easy to be discouraged after a year like 2020. But when we see ourselves as the victims in a narrative, we give up the only thing we always have control over—our response. The solution? We need to practice gratitude.

Gratitude changes the way we experience the world. It opens us up to new possibilities. It builds up the relationships that matter most. It helps us persevere, even when faced with uncertainty. Gratitude is encouraging in the truest sense: it gives us courage.

That’s why this Thanksgiving special is all about gratitude. We’ll delve into why gratitude matters and how you can cultivate it. Then, we’ll practice a little gratitude of our own.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why gratitude can lead to hope
The difference an abundance mindset can make
How gratitude drives connection
Simple ways you can integrate gratitude into your life
Why Courtney and Verbs are grateful for listeners like you

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#63: Start Your Workday The Right Way Nov 16, 2020

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Somehow, it’s already noon—and you’ve accomplished nothing you intended to. You started the day with good intentions. But then, you had a string of morning meetings and split your time between too many tasks. Now, the day is half gone and you feel like it’s been wasted.

We know what it’s like to feel at the mercy of your day. But we’ve discovered how to leverage the power of rhythms to start each day with clarity and confidence. That’s why we’re unpacking the three simple practices of a workday startup ritual built for breakthrough.

At last, you’ll stop wondering where the day went and start each day with a clear path to success.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why setting your priorities boosts productivity
How to balance the meetings you need to attend and the work you need to accomplish
What to do to prevent your inbox from derailing your day
And, a special segment with a Full Focus community member about why goal setting and self care might just be the solution to feeling unmotivated

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#62: Reflections on a Journaling Experiment Nov 09, 2020

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You’re convinced journaling is a good idea, but you just can’t seem to get started. You have a laundry list of reasons—there’s no time, getting started is overwhelming, or you just can’t seem to find a rhythm that works. But you’re tired of watching yourself make the same mistakes and lose out on personal and professional growth.

Here’s the good news: you’re not the first person who’s tried to start a journaling practice. Our team, representing a range of journaling experience, just finished a 30-day experiment with the brand-new Full Focus Journal. In this episode, we’ll dive into what we learned and invite you to try an experiment of your own by joining us for a community-wide journaling challenge.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to fine-tune when and where you journal
Why you might need to “mature” your view of journaling
The value of prioritizing journaling in challenging seasons
How journaling shapes the way you move through your day
What makes accountability so powerful—and how you can leverage it

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#61: The Power of Journaling Nov 02, 2020

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You want to live with intention. But life happens so quickly that you feel like you’re just reacting. The world feels chaotic and you’re wearing thin. This can’t really be living, can it?

We know what it’s like to long to feel grounded and confident about the life you’re leading. To get there, you’ll need to go beyond accomplishing your most important work. You need to learn from your life, shape your thinking, and cultivate self-awareness.

In this episode, we take a practical look at journaling—what it is, why it matters, and how it fits into the Full Focus System. Whether you’re a tried-and-true journaler or just not the journaling type, you’ll learn how engaging in regular reflection can help you get more out of your work—and your life.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How journaling changes what you notice day-to-day
Why even people who don’t like writing should journal
The difference journaling for just 15 minutes can make in your day
How journaling helps boost one of the most important skills of a leader
What’s happening next week—don’t miss this sneak peek!

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#60: How to Share Ideal Weeks with Your Partner Oct 26, 2020

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You’ve mapped out your ideal week, but it never happens—and it’s hard not to blame your partner, spouse or roommate. It seems like you can never get on the same page, and that’s a problem when your lives are so intertwined. The miscommunication and foiled plans are creating tension that’s driving you crazy.

We’ve been there, and we’ve got good news. The problem isn’t a person. It’s your plan. You can collaborate to create a shared ideal week that helps both people experience success and feel supported. All you have to do is follow four straightforward steps.

When you do, you’ll stop having your ideal week derailed and start experiencing the benefits of designing your days. And, you’ll overcome the relational disconnect and finally feel like you and your partner are on the same team again.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to identify and communicate the most important parts of your ideal week
Why prioritizing your partner is key to mutual support
What question to ask when your ideal week is in conflict with your partner’s
Why you should treat integrating your ideal weeks like an experiment
How to improve your shared ideal week over time

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#59: How to Handle Interruptions when Working From Home Oct 19, 2020

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You want to do your best work and support the people you love. But interruptions to your workday are taking a toll on your focus and ability to do your important work. You hate feeling pulled in multiple directions—like you have to choose between your work and your family.

You can accomplish your most important work without sacrificing your most important relationships. As parents, spouses, and full-time employees, we’ve been there. And we’ve developed proactive strategies that help us invest in the people and work that we love.

When you implement them, you’ll be able to minimize interruptions and increase your productivity without sacrificing the relationships that mean the most.

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#058: Take Action Now, Perfect It Later Oct 12, 2020

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You really believe in the Full Focus System and you know that it will help you feel less overwhelmed—but you can’t seem to get started. The tool itself feels overwhelming! There’s so much you know you need to change to increase your productivity and holistic balance, but you can’t do it all at once. It’s easy to feel discouraged before you even begin.

We’ve been in your shoes, and we’ve become experts in maximizing the effectiveness of the planner. We’ll walk you through four simple actions you can take to implement the Full Focus system gradually by adopting an iterative approach.

When you do, you’ll stop neglecting your planner and start leveraging it to accomplish your most important work.

You can finally stop feeling ruled by the chaos of your life and start living with intention.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Several approaches to begin using the Full Focus Planner
How to identify your next step in using the Planner.
The very first feature of the Planner you should use.
The worst mistake you can make when starting to use the Planner.
How to gain more value from using the Planner over time.

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