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#038: How to Optimize Your Weekends May 18, 2020

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You like to work hard and play harder. Your weekends are not downtime; they’re “uptime” because you’re up for anything!

It’s all good, but it’s also draining. That makes it hard to get “up for work” on Monday. Why is there always so little time for the things you really love?

Here’s the thing: the Full Focus System works on weekends, just like it does during the week. Today, we’ll show you how to end your weekends with that same “Ahh” feeling you get from a productive week. You’ll escape from that Sunday night exhaustion. And you’ll be rested up, charged up, and rearing to get back to work on Monday morning!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to utilize the Full Focus system so it works for you on the weekends, too.
Practical tips for structuring Saturdays and Sundays realistically.
How to have a great weekend whether you are a “pack it all in” type or a “chill” type.
The five main areas of rejuvenation—and how to give attention to each of them.
Why you should plan your spontaneity (it’s a thing!).

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Student Planners. Find out more at www.fullfocusplanner.com/preorder.

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Introducing Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students! May 14, 2020

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Work from home? No problem! As a high achiever, you’ll thrive in any environment. But for those who happen to be parents, there’s another layer. Now you’re not just managing your productivity. You’re managing your kids’ education and activities at the same time. Talk about a productivity challenge!

Here’s help. The Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students will bring the same structure and focus to your children’s days as the Full Focus Planner does to yours. Plus, they’ll learn the primary skill they need to succeed in the knowledge economy: focus.

Get Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students for your family, and you’ll gain back hours of your time and put your kids on the pathway to lifelong achievement!

For more information and to reserve your copies, visit www.fullfocusplanner.com/preorder.

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#037: Secrets to a Successful Weekly Preview May 11, 2020

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You’re committed to productivity, which is why you love the Full Focus Planner. The Daily Pages are great! But the Weekly Preview? Hmm. Just not sure what to do with that.

No worries. We’ve got tons of experience with the Full Focus System, and we can give you the inside scoop on how to work it seamlessly into your life. Follow these best practices for the Weekly Preview, and you’ll gain confidence in your planning process. And you’ll enter every week refreshed and energized!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Best practices for setting your priorities for each upcoming week.
What to do if you have a hard time remembering what happened the week before.
Tips for avoiding distraction during your Weekly Preview.
How to use activation triggers and rewards to ensure you follow through.
The importance of not skipping steps—especially when you’re new to the practice.

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

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#036: The Note-Taking Method for Taking Action May 04, 2020

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You pride yourself on being a high achiever. But that means tracking a ton of information, and that’s hard to do. You come out of a meeting with only one to-do item, but you forget what it is. You made a note on your tablet, but where is it? Evernote? Google Docs? Word? It’s super frustrating. Why is it so hard to keep track of all those little things?

After thousands of hours in meetings, we’ve devised the perfect way to capture key information for easy retrieval. And it works in other settings too! Follow these three steps, and you’ll never forget an action item again!

You can leave every meeting and end every day with no worry about forgetting something important. You’ll have perfect confidence that everything that needs to be done has been done.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to capture information so you don’t miss important details or let people down.
The value of intentional inconvenience, and how you can implement it to increase effectiveness.
Suggestions for how to code your notes for followup.
What to do with your notes after you finish taking them.
How to use the Index in the Full Focus Planner to keep up with scattered notes.

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, even through today's crisis. Learn more at www.fullfocusplanner.com/compass.

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#035: Do You Know Your Chronotype? Apr 27, 2020

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Nothing gets you pumped up like being super-productive. But why does it seem that you’re never “on” at the right time? I’m never “on” at the right time. You may feel draggy and tired at work and feel really motivated only later in the evening. Or you start the day with a burst of energy, only to have it sapped in a morning of marathon meetings. It’s so frustrating to feel like you’re wasting your best time and energy.

Here’s help. We’ll show you how to work according to your natural rhythms, which may differ from your 9-to-5 schedule. When you understand your “chronotype,” you’ll instantly dial in on your most productive hours. You’ll match your best energy to high-leverage work, and be more productive than ever.

In this episode, you’ll discover

How to cooperate with your body’s natural rhythms for maximum productivity.
Energy management tips based on your unique chronotype.
Insight into why you and your colleagues don’t naturally operate with the same energy at the same times.
How chronotype tendencies could (and should) affect your ideal week.
Ideas for avoiding traps associated with energy slumps.

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#034: 10 Reasons to Keep Track of Your Wins Apr 20, 2020

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As a high achiever, you’re totally focused on getting stuff done. But there’s a problem with that. You may get so caught up in the chase that you only see the problems and missed opportunities. It can be super discouraging when you don’t reach your goal.

We know the feeling. And we’ve got a simple practice to keep you energized, motivated, and on track to greater productivity. It’s so easy you won’t believe it: List your wins every day.

That’s it! When you focus on the gain instead of the gap, you’ll instantly shake that coulda-done-better feeling. You’ll start every day with the motivation you need to achieve.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Tips to help you get out of your productivity funk.
What complaining does to your mindset and your energy.
Why you should actually speak your wins out loud to yourself and to friends and family.
How to identify your gains—and not just focus on the gaps.
Suggestions on how to increase your energy and have more fun.

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#033: The Long-term Benefits of the Full Focus System Apr 13, 2020

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You love to manage your time well, and the Full Focus System is a great help. But it can be a lot to take in all at once. So it’s tempting to focus on the low-hanging productivity fruit and put off implementing the full system.

To experience long-term transformation in your work and life, you need more than just a few productivity hacks. In this episode, we’ll show you how the Full Focus System impacts your entire life, not just your time at work.

Put the full system to work for you, and you’ll become effortlessly disciplined and see huge gains in every domain of life.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to build greater trust in all of your relationships.

How our daily choices affect stress levels and well-being—and what to do about it.

Tips for having greater control without depending on willpower.

The secret solution that produces the outcomes you want.

Why hustle is not the only way to find success—and what you should focus on instead.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the Original, Classic, Executive, and Bold Full Focus Planners. Learn more at www.focusonthispodcast.com/planner.

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#032: 5 Ways to Shift Goals in Crisis Apr 06, 2020

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This was going to be your year of big achievements. But the coronavirus has thrown a monkey wrench into your plans. Suddenly, you wonder if you can achieve any of your goals. It’s frustrating, and it feels like a tremendous loss.

Well hang on there, little tomato. We’ve been through some unexpected times before, and we know exactly what to do when your goals get upended. In this episode, we’ll give you five options for reshaping your goals.

When we’re done, you’ll have real, practical possibilities making progress. Rather than being stuck in a holding pattern, you can keep working on goal achievement right now.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What to do if you feel like your goals are no longer relevant or achievable
How to shift your thinking and focus on hope
Suggestions for reframing your targets to fit your new reality
Tips for alleviating stress and building confidence
Ideas for replacing goals within the 10 major life domains

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the Original, Classic, Executive, and Bold Full Focus Planners. Learn more at www.focusonthispodcast.com/planner.

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#031: 3 Must-Have Communication Tips for Remote Teams Mar 30, 2020

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A lot of people are working on remote teams for the first time. It can be frustrating to find new communication rhythms. Remote communication is hard because it lacks context. If you follow the three guidelines we present in this episode, you’ll have seamless communication with your work-from-home team. You’ll quickly adapt to the new normal, be less frustrated, and develop stronger relationships.

In this episode, you will discover—

The importance of increasing communication in times of transition
How communicating should be different when done virtually versus in-person
Suggestions for establishing a new team rhythm that works for your unique circumstances
Why it’s so important to assume positive intent from your co-workers’ messaging (emojis are helpful)
Tips on clarifying availability, expectations, and other rules of etiquette

For more ideas on how to work with your teams remotely, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com/remote.

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#030: 5 Tips for Staying Focused While Working from Home Mar 23, 2020

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The novel coronavirus has created a new normal in which many people are working from home for the first time. Sounds great! But how do you keep your focus and keep connected in this new environment with all it’s distractions. It can seem overwhelming.

Not to worry. We’ve been working remotely for years, and we’ve got the advice you need to make a smooth transition from the office to the home office. Follow this advice, and you’ll see no letdown in productivity. You may find that you’re even more productive than ever!

In this episode, you will discover—

Why daily rituals are still valid in the midst of a crisis—perhaps even more so
Which components of your rituals can stay the same and which ones need to change
Ideas for how to replace workouts and family activities when your schedule is thrown off
The one practice you need to maintain to help avoid distractions
Suggestions for finding a “focus spot” in your home

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the Remote Work Handbook. If you’re struggling with remote work in today’s crisis, download this free guide at focusonthispodcast.com/remote.

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