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#047: 4 Ways to Solve Your Willpower Issues Jul 27, 2020

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Setting goals really turns your crank. But getting them accomplished is harder. Everything takes longer than it should. And it’s hard to keep the willpower going. It feels so lousy to find yourself behind on goal after goal.

Here’s a little secret. You don’t need more willpower to achieve your goals. You need more support. And we can show you how to get it. We’ll give you four ways any of your friends can support your goal achievement. All you have to do is ask.

When you do, you’ll get the encouragement, feedback, and accountability you need to stick with it. You’ll be hitting your goals again in no time!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The importance of surrounding yourself with encouragers.
Tips for fast-tracking your growth through the experience of others.
What accountability can do for your desired life.
How to recruit partners for joint pursuit of your goals.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by a free video series, 3 Tips to Equip Your Kids for Back to School. Get access by going to focusonthispodcast.com/backtoschool.

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#046: 3 Easy Steps to Triage Your Calendar Jul 20, 2020

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You love being focused and in control. But sometimes important commitments get dropped. You find yourself double-booked. Or you overlook an important deadline. Or, worst of all, you let down the people closest to you because you’re too busy. At some point, you realize that your calendar is totally out of control.

We’ve got a solution for that. We finally got tired of being prisoners to our calendar and found a way to break free. In just three steps, you can tame that wild beast and get your life back.

Try it! You’ll go from overscheduled to perfectly balanced. You’ll quit missing important appointments and have room to breathe again. This will be a great leap forward in your productivity and life balance.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How your calendar got in bad shape in the first place—and what you can do about it.
The first decision you have to make before you can overcome your scheduling woes.
Tips for translating your productivity desires into actionable steps.
Which items should make it through your filter and remain on your calendar.
How to say no to requests that aren’t in alignment with your goals.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students planner, available for preorder now. Learn more at fullfocusplanner.com/preorder.

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Lead to Win Spotlight: Avoid These 3 Communication Fails Jul 13, 2020

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You’ve got a big vision for your business and you’re building a team to get you there. But where two or three people are gathered, there’s bound to be some misunderstanding. No matter how hard you work at it, you wind up having to repeat yourself. That costs time and wastes momentum. Why does communication have to be so hard?

Actually, it doesn’t. Nearly every communication breakdown can be traced back to one of three problems. Avoid them, and your team will get the message the first time, every time. And you’ll gain even greater clarity about what you want for your business.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The Clarity Grid—and how you can use it to assess and revive your communication.
Some of the most frequent meeting mishaps and their implications on team morale.
A clear path to the most important component of a healthy culture.
What you must do if you want predictable results.
How to avoid pitfalls related to communication shortcuts.
Why the “curse of knowledge” is so damaging.
How to save yourself (and your team) from embarrassing situations.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students planner, available for preorder now. Learn more at fullfocusplanner.com/preorder.

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#044: How to Stop Repeating Old Patterns Jun 29, 2020

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You love to stay focused and achieve great results. But sometimes your work habits get in the way. You realize too late that you’re repeating the same mistakes or missing the same deadlines. It’s so demoralizing to get caught in the same time traps week after week.

We’ve been there, for sure. And we’ve found a way to systematically make changes in the way you work. We’ve got four simple questions to ask at the start of every week. They ensure that you learn from your mistakes, capitalize on your wins, and get a little more productive every day.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The one thing you need to be able to fix any problem.
How to identify what is (and is not) working for you.
Ideas for small tweaks that can make a big difference in your planning.
Tips on changing your mindset so you’re ready for whatever comes your way.
Suggestions for things you should stop doing right now to increase your productivity.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Pocket and Full Focus Notebooks. Learn more at fullfocusplanner.com/pocket.

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#043: How to Avoid Pointless Meetings Jun 22, 2020

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You pride yourself on being productive at work. But there’s one problem: meetings! They feel boring and pointless, a total waste of time. It’s so frustrating!

We’ve felt that pain, and we’ve got a perfect solution for you. By asking these few questions before every meeting, you can make every single one super productive.

No more multitasking while you wait for release from conference-room jail. You’ll have fewer, more productive meetings and feel in control of your time again.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Suggestions for bringing life and vibrance back to all of your meetings.
How to determine which team members need to be in each meeting.
Why consensus is not the main objective—and what you should focus on instead.
Some of our best tips for making sure your meetings produce actual results.
How Courtney ensures she’s prepared for every meeting in advance.

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BONUS: Introducing the Full Focus Pocket Jun 17, 2020

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You love using the Full Focus Planner, but you sometimes wish it were, well, pocket-sized. Now it is!

Announcing the Pocket Planner, a scaled-down version of the Full Focus Planner you know and love. It has all the features you love about the Full Focus System, and it’s sized just right to take with you anywhere.

In this episode, Joel Miller, the genius behind the Pocket Planner, shares the features that make it perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle.

For more information on the new Full Focus Pocket and Full Focus Notebooks, visit fullfocusplanner.com/pocket.

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#042: How to Escape the Messy Middle Jun 15, 2020

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You get really excited about goal achievement. But after a few weeks, the buzz wears off. Momentum slows, enthusiasm wanes. It seems like it will never end! Why does every goal turn out to be a marathon?

Actually, that’s all pretty normal. To get to a preferred future, you always have to get through the “messy middle.” We’ve been there too. And based on our experience, we’ve developed a simple solution for getting through the doldrums of goal achievement and regaining your momentum.

Try it, and you’ll escape from the messy middle and get back on track to accomplishing your plans. Finally, you can stop feeling stuck and get excited about your goals again!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to make progress toward your goals even when things get tough.
Why context matters in goal achievement—and what to do when it changes.
The importance of revisiting your motivations and reconnecting with your why.
How to identify when a goal needs to be dropped, adjusted, or moved to a different quarter.
Practical steps to lay out a clear path forward toward a successful year.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students planner, available for preorder now. Learn more at www.fullfocusplanner.com/preorder.

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#041: How to Deal with Setbacks Jun 08, 2020

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You’ve got big plans, but life has a habit of getting in the way. For every one of your goals, there seem to be a dozen setbacks or problems. Before long, you’re bogged down in delays, frustration, and disappointment. Honestly, it seems like you can’t catch a break!

The truth is that setbacks and failures are inevitable! They’re not the end of the road but the beginning of a fresh start. In this episode, we’ll show you exactly how to harvest the learning from your latest setback, then toss it like a banana peel and keep moving.

Get yourself unstuck and back on track to achieve your goals!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to shift from a mindset of failure to a mindset of progress.
Tips for seeing real, three-dimensional growth in yourself even when things aren’t going exactly as planned.
That problems are actually part of the process, not a hindrance to it.
Questions to ask yourself when processing a setback or failure.
How to make sure you learn from even the most unexpected turns.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students planner, available for preorder now. Learn more at www.fullfocusplanner.com/preorder.

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#040: The Link Between Sleep and Productivity Jun 01, 2020

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You want to be more productive. And you could be except for one problem. You have to sleep! Sooner or later, you have to quit achieving and start sleeping. What a downer!

Actually, it’s not. Far from undermining your achievement, sleep is an essential ingredient in productivity! We’ll show you why. Plus, we’ll give you 10 tips for getting more and better sleep so you can bring your best self to work every day.

Try this, and you’ll be amazed at the spike in your productivity. You’ll go from yawning your way through the day to being recharged, re-focused, and more productive than ever.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The effect of sleep on your immune system and cognitive abilities—and why you should care.
How to shift from thinking of sleep as an enemy to thinking of it as a beloved friend and productivity booster.
Tips on improving your sleep hygiene to give yourself the best environment for dozing off.
Why you should exercise daily—and when you should do it.
What you can do during the day to make sure you’re able to sleep at night.

A lot of the research from this episode came from Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316/

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by Compass, a monthly program to help Full Focus Planner users stay on track with their goals. Learn more at fullfocusplanner.com/compass.

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#39: 4 Steps to Protect Your Ideal Week May 25, 2020

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You love Mondays, you really do. But they never quite live up to the dream. You plan your week, pick your Big 3, and proof your calendar. But something always pulls you off the rails. Before you know it, deep work is out the window, and you’re running from one meeting to another. Why is it so hard to keep your week on track?

We’ve been there! And in this episode, we’ll show you a simple trick to ensure that you realize your Ideal Week more often than not. Try this, and you’ll go from frazzled to focused. You’ll finally stop bouncing from crisis to crisis and have time for deep work on your most important projects. It works!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to identify the times of day when you are at your peak and plan your work accordingly.
Why you need to triage your calendar and task lists when things get crazy.
The questions you need to ask yourself so you can identify your Desire Zone activities.
Suggestions on how to batch your activities according to stages and themes.
The importance of leaving room in your schedule for interruptions—and how to actually plan for them.

Remember to visit www.fullfocusplanner.com/printables for a printable Ideal Week!

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by Compass, a monthly program to help Full Focus Planner users stay on track with their goals. Learn more at fullfocusplanner.com/compass.

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