The Productivity Show

Focus First: 15 Tips to Take Your Attention to the Next Level (TPS534)

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What if you could turn focus into your superpower? In this episode, we share powerful, easy-to-implement strategies to help you cut through the noise and bring laser focus to every task.

Whether you’re battling constant distractions, struggling with procrastination, or just looking to improve your work-life balance, these 15 tips will set you on a path to stronger concentration and better outcomes.

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  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [2:08]
  • Why is attention so hard to master? [6:58]
  • Tip 1: Single task [8:44]
  • Tip 2: Take focused breaks [12:44]
  • Tip 3: Batch similar tasks [15:11]
  • Tip 4: Use the two-minute rule [16:43]
  • Tip 5: Clean your slate [19:58]
  • Tip 6: Have a focus ritual [21:14]
  • Tip 7: Use the Pomodoro Technique [23:38]
  • Tip 8: Know your definition of done [25:25]
  • Tip 9: Prioritize your tasks [28:43]
  • Tip 10: Create a 3-hour focus block [31:08]
  • Tip 11: Change locations [33:47]
  • Tip 12: Use your device’s focus modes [36:06]
  • Tip 13: Set your Slack/Teams status [38:17]
  • Tip 14: Use the “I’ll Just..” strategy [42:15]
  • Tip 15: Think ahead about what you’ll need for your focus block [44:55]
    • Links:
    • Shopify
    • Masterclass
    • SelectQuote
    • 25X Productivity Coaching
    • Logitech MX Master 3S
    • SaphiRose Unisex Rain Poncho Raincoat Hooded
    • OXO Good Grips Chef’s Squeeze Bottle
    • How to Live: 27 conflicting answers and one weird conclusion
    • Focus Filter
    • Getting Things Done
    • Productivity Academy
    • The Productivity Show on Youtube
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    • Become a member of TPS+
    • Take the Productivity Quiz

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