🎙️ Episode 57 – The 52/17 Focus Technique with Mary Ellen Knauff

In this episode, host Hannah Morgan talks with productivity expert and working mom Mary Ellen Knauff about one of her favorite time management tools — the 52/17 Focus Technique. Mary Ellen explains how focusing deeply for 52 minutes and resting for 17 helps working parents maximize productivity and maintain energy throughout the day.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

– The 52/17 Focus Technique promotes deep work followed by meaningful rest.

– Morning is the best time for long-focus sessions when willpower is highest.

– Turning off notifications and using fewer screens reduces distraction.

💬 Quotes from Mary Ellen Knauff:

– “Five-minute breaks never feel long enough to recharge — 17 minutes lets your brain rest and reset.”

– “Focus is like willpower — it fades throughout the day.”

– “When you come back from a break, leave yourself a note: start here next.”

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Mary Ellen Knauff: Productivity expert helping working moms with sustainable time management tools.

– Heron House Management⁠: A virtual house management service designed to reduce mental load and stress for busy families.

📝 Full transcript available on our website: www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-57

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