Episode 9 | Focus & Distraction Management | Protecting Your Attention in a Distracted World

Your goals and plans don’t mean much if you can’t protect your attention. In this episode, I’m diving deep into why focus matters, how distractions hijack your brain, and what you can do to reclaim control.

You’ll learn:

• The neuroscience of attention residue and why task-switching drains your energy.
• How books like Digital Minimalism (Cal Newport) and The Attention Fix (Dr Anders Hansen) changed the way I think about focus.
• My own “Focus Playbook” — the habits and boundaries I’ve put in place to keep my attention sharp.
• Simple, practical strategies you can try this week to carve out islands of focus in a noisy world.

💡 Remember: you don’t need to be switched on 24/7. A few protected blocks of focus time can transform your productivity, your energy, and your peace of mind.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Zest in Action questions for this episode
• Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
• The Attention Fix by Dr Anders Hansen
• Explore focus & distraction inside The Productivity Gym or search for more Podcasts on this topic here.