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04/11/2022

#136: Get Off the Struggle Bus: 3 Tips for Gaining Ground on Your Goals

Do you feel like you’re on the struggle bus with your goals? Maybe you find yourself always working on something else that seems more urgent. You might begin to wonder if you should have made those goals at all, or if you’re even cut out for goal achievement. In today’s episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake discuss a mindset shift that will change the way you approach your work. Follow these three guidelines as you set your Weekly Big 3, so you can make some forward momentum and reenergize your goal progress. In this episode, you’ll discover— How to tell if you’re thinking of goals as additive versus essentialThe importance of sharpening your axWhy simple steps are more effective than planning all the stepsHow to filter the urgent to focus on the importantWhat to say when your boss hijacks your day with an urgent task Resources: Full Focus Planner Community See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 min
11/14/2022

When Should I Set My Daily Big 3?

The question, "When you set your Daily Big 3?" is perhaps the most debated and most personal choice that every planner user has to grapple with. Should you set your Daily Big 3 during your morning ritual, the workday startup, your workday shutdown, or even the (apparently) controversial evening ritual? Courtney and Blake identify the four potential opportunities to set your Daily Big 3 and share the pros and cons for each one. Also, Nick asks Courtney to detail her morning ritual. In this episode, you will learn: The pros and cons to when you set your Daily Big 3When our hosts set their Daily Big 3sHow Courtney structures her morning ritual Need help setting or resetting one of your daily rituals? Visit www.fullfocus.co/build-rituals to download your own ritual kit. Make sure to join our Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J3-QTEBmbsg For more podcasts, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 min
09/03/2019

Get Focus!

Start loving Mondays! Each week on Focus on This, Courtney Baker and Blake Stratton give you practical tips and proven strategies for increasing your focus so you can be more productive than ever before. They also speak with guests and listeners who share tips to help you make the most out of every day. The show launches Monday, September 9th! Make sure you subscribe now and then join us next Monday! (Until then, you can listen to Lead to Win at http://www.leadto.win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 min
09/12/2022

#157: Your Planner and Your Project Management System

One of the most common questions we hear is: "How do I integrate the planner with my project management system?". We all know the value of using the Full Focus Planner to not just stay organized, but to help us conceive and achieve our goals. What happens when you want to take the insights from the planner and use it with Asana, Trello, ClickUp, or whatever project management system you use? Well, you're in luck because today Courtney is joined by the Corporate Project Manager at Full Focus, Annie Mayberry. She'll talk you through three specific bridges that you can use to connect your planner to your project management system. Later in the episode, we're joined by Andrea Liebross. She's a Full Focus Certified Pro who stops by to share how her coaching career and life have been impacted by the Full Focus Planner. She also shares some of her favorite planner tips! If you want to know more about working with Andrea, you can visit her website: https://andrealiebross.com/work-with-me/. In this episode, you will learn: Which areas in the planner lend themselves to direct integration with a project management systemHow to integrate your Big 3 into a project management systemHow the daily pages are like a container To watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/VpskpE5g9Nc. To see Annie's Asana/Daily Big 3 integration, make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 min
09/13/2021

#106: Unlock the “Fresh Start Effect” with Weekly Preview

You get to the end of the week and feel like it was a fail. You were busy the whole time but didn’t actually get to the things you wanted to do. You’re feeling behind and off course from your goals. You wish you could have a redo. Is there a way to clear the deck and start over? In this episode, Blake and Courtney walk you through four steps to leverage the psychological reset button of the Weekly Preview. They discuss the Fresh Start Effect and how new beginnings often bring renewed energy and perspectives, which you can experience every week as you assess, make mental shifts, and start again. In this episode, you’ll discover— How to exit doing mode and enter strategic modeWhy thinking of missteps as resistance training empowers you for successThe question to ask yourself to define next week’s winThe power of treating next week as an experimentResources: Full Focus Planner Community See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 min
04/18/2022

#137: 3 Reasons To Seek a Balanced Life

Most people feel like they have to choose between one area of life at the expense of another. But for life to be whole and feel full, there needs to be balance. In today's episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake give you three reasons why balancing your life is actually the best way to achieve your goals. In this episode, you’ll discover— What a "balanced life" even meansWhy "work harder, work longer" isn't the solutionHow to tell when there's an imbalance in your lifeHow all 10 of your life domains are connected Resources: Free LifeScore AssessmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 min
09/09/2019

#002: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

You’re a high achiever, which means you want to get things done! The problem is that no matter how many apps, hacks, and time-management systems you try, you still get caught up in the whirlwind of the modern workplace. It leaves you feeling that something’s wrong with—or missing from—what you’re doing. There is! And we know what it is. You don’t need a new system, hack, or app to make you more productive. You need to change the way you think about productivity and achievement. When you adopt the Full Focus mindset, you’ll instantly go from feeling scattered and overworked to feeling calm, focused, and in control. You’ll escape that feeling that “something’s missing” from your approach to work, and you’ll start to experience a greater level of productivity than you ever thought possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 min
10/03/2022

#160: Improving Your Ideal Week & Managing ADHD

One of the most common questions in the Full Focus Planner Community is "How can I use the planner to manage my ADHD?" In this episode, we're giving you some initial thoughts to help steer you in the right direction. First, Verbs, Blake, and Courtney talk about three questions that you can ask yourself to help improve and streamline your Ideal Week. Then, Courtney talks with Full Focus Planner Certified Pro Cindy Wolford about how she uses the planner to manage her ADHD. In this episode, you will learn: How to prioritize the tasks that should make it to your Ideal WeekIdeas for activities to help you stay groundedInsights into how to structure your day to maximize productivityWhy the planner works so well with ADHD Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eswskn3X4EQ Get your free Ideal Week template at www.fullfocusplanner.com/idealweek. Learn more about Cindy's coaching and her experiences with the FFP and ADHD: https://cleaningup.co/blog/ffp-adhd/ Talk with Cindy and other members of the Full Focus Planner Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank. The Hexagon Pomodoro timer that Cindy uses can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Hexagon-Rotating-Minute-Preset-Countdown/dp/B07L2QN8MY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 min
05/25/2020

#39: 4 Steps to Protect Your Ideal Week

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 min
12/12/2022

Give Me a Verb: The Grammar of Goal-Setting

As a kid, did you ever wonder, "When will I need to know what a verb is?" Well, the answer to that question is: today. How you write your goals is a crucial element of your ability to achieve them. A poorly-worded goal can leave you feeling adrift and like you've failed. A correctly-worded goal not only helps you accomplish what you've set out to do, but you'll feel great about the person you've become in the process. Blake, Courtney, and Verbs talk about the power of verbs (the part of speech - not the person). Also, Jim Kelly is back to do a speed round of some of his favorite productivity hacks. In this episode, you will learn: The difference between weak and strong verbsHow to make your goals actionableUseful productivity hacks to help make accomplishing your goals a bit easer Jim's list of resources: 333 ProjectTime TimerFocusmateSpeedUp Chrome ExtensionHoneyLibbyOtter Want to watch this episode? https://youtu.be/Bqlz5yorVm8 Make sure to visit our Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook! That's where all of the cool people go. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank For more podcasts, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 min
09/09/2019

#001: Get More Done (By Doing Less)

Everyone wants to be productive at work. But there is just too much to do! Your to-do list grows throughout the day, and you never get finished—no matter how long you work. It’s exhausting. But we’ve got the answer. By narrowing your to-do list, you’ll actually achieve more by doing less. As a result, you’ll escape the sick feeling of always being behind, and you’ll get your most important work done every day. This one change will transform your days from out of control to perfectly focused. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 min
06/01/2020

#040: The Link Between Sleep and Productivity

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 min
09/16/2019

#003: Not Making Progress on Your Goals? Try This

Everybody has big projects or goals they’d like to achieve. The problem is that our “real work” keeps us from making progress on our goals. It’s frustrating to watch your goals slip away, or get sidelined for another year. But that can change! We’ve got a simple hack that will ensure you make progress on your goals every single week. And it really works! It’s time to trade your frustration for achievement. You’ll make huge progress on your goals and end every week feeling on top of your game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 min
09/21/2020

#055: That’s Not a Goal—It’s a Project

You know that goal you set is important, but you always dread working on it. When you finally stop procrastinating, you never seem to be able to make the kind of progress you want to and walk away feeling drained. It’s so frustrating to feel unable to achieve work you know matters. You’ve accidentally turned a project into a goal. We’ve done it, too. But completing projects requires different strategies than accomplishing goals. Today, we’ll teach you how to make sure your important projects get done with three straightforward strategies. You’ll feel free to focus on the goals that make the biggest impact, without letting anything important fall through the cracks. Your days of dreading important work are behind you. It’s time to accomplish the work that matters most. In this episode, you’ll discover— Questions to ask yourself to determine if you are working on a goal or a project. How to avoid dependency on external motivation with your goals. The difference of things you should do versus things you get to do. How some efforts promote maintenance and others are for growth—and what that means. What to do with goals that are assigned to you that will make them more exciting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

39 min
05/22/2023

4 Types of Automation for Busy People

We're all busy. One day you were just some person with few responsibilities and then, seemingly the next day, you're entire calendar is booked and you still have an overflowing to-do list. In order to accomplish all of this, we're going to need energy. The best way to get energy is through taking time off to focus on the people, activities, and things that you love. That creates quite a conundrum: How do you get more done with less available hours? In this episode, Blake and Verbs share four different kinds of automation that you can use to help you recapture that essential work/life balance. You will learn: How daily rituals buy you time and energyHow your Full Focus Planner is designed to automate elements of your dayHow technology can help you automate various tasks Make sure to get the free Spring Cleaning Guide for your To-Do List at www.fullfocus.co/spring Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZO5gk9kyKSw Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank For more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 min
12/16/2019

#016 How to Get Instant Momentum on Goals

You’ve set some great goals. They’re exciting and challenging. But that creates a lot of complexity. There so much to be done. Your project plan is solid, but it’s hard to find the time to make progress. The whole thing just seems overwhelming. Based on achieving lots of big goals, we’ve learned that complex detailed plans are not always helpful. You don’t need to plot the entire course. All you need is the next step. It’s time to stop thinking about “the plan” for your goal and just identify the next action. When you do, you’ll get unstuck instantly. The feeling of overwhelm will disappear, and you’ll start seeing daily progress on the things that matter most. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 min
05/01/2023

Three Reasons You Find Yourself in the Distraction Zone

What is your go-to task when you're supposed to be doing another more important task? Is it organizing your desk? Checking Slack messages? Folding laundry? Whatever your go-to task is, it will lead you to the same place: The Distraction Zone. This is a concept first described in Michael Hyatt's book, Free to Focus. It describes the area where you're not contributing anything valuable towards your or your team's goals. We're all going to slide in there occasionally, but the goal is to minimize the amount of time we spend in there. In this episode, Blake, Courtney, and Verbs explain what the Distraction Zone is and provide three reasons why you might find yourself there. After that, in a Focus on This first, we hear a selection from an episode of Full Focus' other podcast: Business Accelerator. In this segment, host Joel Miller speaks with business coach Dustin Guyton about goalsetting and the things that stand in our way. There's some very valuable stuff in there that you won't want to miss. For more from the Business Accelerator podcast, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast. Make sure to get the free Spring Cleaning Guide for your To-Do List at www.fullfocus.co/spring Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kEUo3iD-5PQ Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank For more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 min
04/26/2021

#86: Sleepless and Successless—Why Better Rest Leads to Better Work

You’re at work early every day, because your to-do list is a mile long. You’re trying your best to hustle, using all the productivity strategies and apps, but you’re exhausted, your focus is scattered, and your patience is wearing thin. What’s missing? What else can you do? In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake discuss one of the most important productivity tools most people don’t talk about: sleep. They reframe the negative narrative around sleep and show you three reasons getting why quality sleep is essential for high performers. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why sleep is an asset—not a liability—to your productivity The impact sleep quality and quantity has on performance How sleep refreshes your emotions and disrupts the cycle of stress Pro tips for shutting down at night and sleeping better Resources: Focus on This Episode 83: “The Life-Restoring Magic of Daily Rituals” iPhone Bedtime feature DOHM sound machines Sleepcasts by Headspace Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 min
05/11/2020

#037: Secrets to a Successful Weekly Preview

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 min
09/30/2019

#005: The Magic Number for Quarterly Goals

High achievers thrive on setting big goals. The problem is that we create complexity for ourselves, which virtually guarantees getting bogged down. We may achieve one goal but miss ten. It’s discouraging. The problem is that you’re trying to do too much too fast. In this episode, we’ll show you how to narrow your focus to just two or three goals per quarter. When you do, you’ll go from achieving just one or two goals a year, to nailing nearly all of them most of the time. Finally, you can start celebrating wins almost every month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 min

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#136: Get Off the Struggle Bus: 3 Tips for Gaining Ground on Your Goals

When Should I Set My Daily Big 3?

Get Focus!

#157: Your Planner and Your Project Management System

#106: Unlock the “Fresh Start Effect” with Weekly Preview

#137: 3 Reasons To Seek a Balanced Life

#002: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

#160: Improving Your Ideal Week & Managing ADHD

#39: 4 Steps to Protect Your Ideal Week

Give Me a Verb: The Grammar of Goal-Setting

#001: Get More Done (By Doing Less)

#040: The Link Between Sleep and Productivity

#003: Not Making Progress on Your Goals? Try This

#055: That’s Not a Goal—It’s a Project

4 Types of Automation for Busy People

#016 How to Get Instant Momentum on Goals

Three Reasons You Find Yourself in the Distraction Zone

#86: Sleepless and Successless—Why Better Rest Leads to Better Work

#037: Secrets to a Successful Weekly Preview

#005: The Magic Number for Quarterly Goals