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12/10/2020

#058: Take Action Now, Perfect It Later

You really believe in the Full Focus System and you know that it will help you feel less overwhelmed—but you can’t seem to get started. The tool itself feels overwhelming! There’s so much you know you need to change to increase your productivity and holistic balance, but you can’t do it all at once. It’s easy to feel discouraged before you even begin. We’ve been in your shoes, and we’ve become experts in maximizing the effectiveness of the planner. We’ll walk you through four simple actions you can take to implement the Full Focus system gradually by adopting an iterative approach. When you do, you’ll stop neglecting your planner and start leveraging it to accomplish your most important work. You can finally stop feeling ruled by the chaos of your life and start living with intention. In this episode, you’ll discover— Several approaches to begin using the Full Focus Planner How to identify your next step in using the Planner. The very first feature of the Planner you should use. The worst mistake you can make when starting to use the Planner. How to gain more value from using the Planner over time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25min
22/05/2023

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.

20min
18/07/2022

#149: Complete Your Daily Big 3 with Two Simple Questions

What are the biggest obstacles that people face when struggling to complete their Daily Big 3? Since the Daily Big Three is a core component of the Full Focus System, understanding the answers to that question can help you break through the stress of those blank Daily Big 3 sections in your planner. In this episode, Courtney and Verbs discuss two powerful questions that can help get you back on track with your Daily Big 3 practice. Also, Nick talks about how you're probably using your dishwasher wrong and how using it correctly can save you a lot of time for more important things. In this episode, you will learn: About the importance of mindset when it comes to breaking through limiting beliefsHow we gain clarity from filling out our Daily Big 3How our Daily Big 3 help us achieve our goalsMore about dishwashers than you ever thought possible. The dishwasher video from Technology Connections that Nick references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rBO8neWw04 Also, here's a follow-up video where the host talks a bit more about how much detergent you should be using: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll6-eGDpimU Make sure to let us know your thoughts about dishwashers or anything else in the Full Focus Planner Community: 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.

26min
03/10/2022

#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.

28min
10/05/2021

#88: Three One-of-a-Kind Ways to Use That Weekly Preview Page

You’re getting better and better at using the Full Focus Planner to help you organize your life and achieve more. But every week when you start your weekly preview, you feel unsure how to use “that” page, the one with a blank box for each day of the week. What exactly is it for? How can you maximize it to accomplish your goals? In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake zoom in on the page people ask about most often: the weekly overview page. They discuss 3 lenses to consider as you decide how best to tailor it to your needs. Because there is no “one size fits all,” but there are all kinds of ways to leverage this page as you prepare for the week and set yourself up for success. In this episode, you’ll discover— How to set mini-milestones toward your Weekly Big 3 4 ways to track the execution of your routines The value of setting healthy expectations for the week ahead How to get in sync with your spouse on a weekly basis Resources: Full Focus Planner® Community on Facebook Verbs’s workout video using BreakHIIT by Darren Wong See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24min
28/08/2023

Using Your Planner During Transitions

Stacie Simpson returns to the show to discuss the importance of resetting and setting new goals after a busy season. She shares her experience of working at a summer camp and how her team uses the Full Focus Planner to stay organized and aligned. She also emphasizes the value of consistent planner usage and offers advice for getting back on track if you've taken a break. Somewhere along the way, they talk about fried foods, too. In this episode, you will: Learn the benefits of setting a reset button and evaluating goals after a busy seasonDiscover how to integrate personal goals into your planner and find work-life balanceGain insights on how Stacey's team uses the Full Focus Planner to stay organized and aligned To reach out to Stacie or to find out more about her Live Weekly Preview session, visit https://www.staciesimpsonconsulting.com/focus. Watch this episode on YouTube: 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.

33min
05/12/2022

The Most Important Goal-Setting Question

Sometimes goal-setting can feel overwhelming. It can certainly feel like there are too many choices that you have to make before you can accomplish your goals. However, of all of the open questions that you need to answer, there is one that is more important than the rest. Blake, Verbs, and Courtney share that most important question, why it is so important, and share their experiences in answering it. In this episode, you will learn: How to use one question to shape your goal-setting journeyThe importance of self-identityHow Blake, Courtney, and Verbs have answered this question To take your free LifeScore™ Assessment, visit https://fullfocus.co/lifescore To view this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lvpWvnSUiIo 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.

20min
28/11/2022

How to Stay Grounded This Holiday Season

While the holiday season is wonderful, it can also disrupt all of the routines and rituals that you've spent all year developing. With more family, more events, more time with friends, more gifts, more meals - there's seemingly not enough time to devote to pursuing your quarterly and annual goals. When there's so much "more" happening in our lives, it's important to look for strategies of "less" to help be both peaceful and productive. In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake share one strategy to help you stay grounded this holiday season. Also, Courtney speaks with Michael Hyatt's Executive Assistant (and all-around productive person), Jim Kelly, about some of his favorite hacks. Here's the list of apps that Jim uses every morning as part of his morning ritual: Othership (breathing): https://www.othership.us/appGlorify (Christian worship): https://glorify-app.com/Aura (meditation): https://www.aurahealth.io/The Tapping Solution (EFT Tapping): https://www.thetappingsolution.com/blog/tapping-solution-app/Day One (journaling): https://dayoneapp.com/ To view this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/AFmzPPlzXEg To get help simplifying your rituals, visit www.fullfocusplanner.com/downloads and look for the Build Your Ritual Kit. Lastly, make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. It's what all of the cool kids are doing. (Seriously. There are a lot of very helpful planner users that are available to offer support and guidance.) 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.

26min
21/11/2022

Cultivate Gratitude Naturally & Combatting Workaholism

The research tells us that gratitude makes us both happier and healthier. With that in mind, it's easy to say, "Okay. I'll just be more grateful then!" However, forced gratitude runs the risk of just being robotic. So, how do you create the feelings of gratitude without forcing it? Verbs, Courtney, and Blake provide you with two tips to help you integrate gratitude into your weeks. Also, Courtney speaks with Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, Jeremy Clopton, about using the planner as a workaholic. In this episode, you will learn: How to set activation triggers to help practice gratitudeHow the language we use is so important to our sense of gratitudeHow to use your planning to combat workaholic tendencies To learn more about Jeremy Clopton, find him on the Full Focus Planner Community or find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyclopton/ In need of a coach, find a Full Focus Planner Certified Coach, then visit https://fullfocus.co/directory/ and poke around. Looking for a specific name? Then make sure to search for "earners". Lastly, you can also find Jeremy and other Pros in the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank To watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/J8BOrxoV1Hc 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.

33min
28/09/2020

#056: Time to Step Away: Boost Productivity With Better Breaks

You want to accomplish demanding work. But some days, you hit a wall. When you buckle down and push through, you end up burnt out. When you try to relax by scrolling on social media or doing downhill work, you feel stressed because you’re not making any progress. Either way, you wind up exhausted. There has to be a better way. We know the frustration of feeling stuck alternating between willpower and distraction. But we’ve cracked the code. The key is taking breaks that boost your productivity, not undermine it. Today, we’ll teach you three criteria for doing just that. You can finally stop ending your workday feeling stressed out and frustrated. Better breaks will help you stay refreshed while empowering you to do your best work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

33min
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.

25min
08/06/2020

#041: How to Deal with Setbacks

You’ve got big plans, but life has a habit of getting in the way. For every one of your goals, there seem to be a dozen setbacks or problems. Before long, you’re bogged down in delays, frustration, and disappointment. Honestly, it seems like you can’t catch a break! The truth is that setbacks and failures are inevitable! They’re not the end of the road but the beginning of a fresh start. In this episode, we’ll show you exactly how to harvest the learning from your latest setback, then toss it like a banana peel and keep moving. Get yourself unstuck and back on track to achieve your goals! In this episode, you’ll discover— How to shift from a mindset of failure to a mindset of progress. Tips for seeing real, three-dimensional growth in yourself even when things aren’t going exactly as planned. That problems are actually part of the process, not a hindrance to it. Questions to ask yourself when processing a setback or failure. How to make sure you learn from even the most unexpected turns. This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students planner, available for preorder now. 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.

24min
25/07/2022

#150: The #1 Way To Improve Your SMARTER Goal

A goal that is poorly structured can not only keep you from achieving your goal, but it can also stop you from getting out of the starting gates. Today, Verbs and Courtney talk you through the first "R" in the SMARTER Goals Framework: Risky. How can we leverage risk to maximize our results? Also, Courtney battles with a fly. If you want to see all of it, make sure you watch the video: https://youtu.be/qsV_mwPP5zA In this episode, you will learn: What healthy risk feels likeHow to understand risk-taking by exploring how children take risksHow to reformulate a goal to make it more risky Make sure to visit our Full Focus Planner Community: 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.

21min
13/06/2022

#145: How to Leverage Time and Accomplish Your Goals

Timing is everything. We often talk about the importance of knowing your "why", but when it comes to accomplishing your goals, it's also important to understand the power of "when". When are you going to make the space to accomplish your goals? If you choose poorly, you could find yourself struggling to succeed at goals that are both important to you and attainable. In this episode, Courtney and Verbs talk about two important ways that you can use time to your advantage. They also answer a Full Focus Planner Community question about what to do when you fall off the goal achievement wagon for a month. You'll learn- How to create urgency in your goalsettingHow to leverage time differently for habit and achievement goalsHow to use a time trigger to create space and consistency in your life You can watch this entire episode (and see the first steps of "The Focus" dance) here: https://youtu.be/xKEwBVm0dws Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community and leave your deadline on the post there: 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.

24min
14/10/2019

#007: A Simple (Yet Overlooked) Strategy for Achieving Goals

I know you guys. You’re high achievers. You want to get stuff done. Achieve goals. And celebrate the wins! To do that, you have downloaded every productivity app ever made. You listened to Michael Hyatt’s tech episode and you’ve got Fantastical running on top of iCal and pulling data from your six Google calendars. You’re wired in with Asana or Basecamp or Nozbe so no task, no matter how small, ever gets missed. You’ve got your master project list in Evernote, hyperlinked to your project plan in Excel. Every project has a completion plan. Every plan has a task list. Every task has a due date. And they all cross linked. You’re wired, Baby! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28min
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.

26min
10/02/2020

#024: How to Set Up Your Monthly Calendar

As a high achiever, you’re dialed in on productivity. You know how to get things done. But there’s a problem. No matter how much you produce, you always feel behind. There always seems to be a looming deadline that somehow got missed. That puts you on the hamster wheel nearly every week, hustling to get caught up. It’s exhausting. There’s a fix for that. It’s called a Monthly Calendar. Start using this tool to keep track of your Big Rocks, and you’ll escape that feeling of being two steps behind. You’ll have plenty of time for your major commitments and deadlines. Better yet, you’ll have lots more time for the “little rocks” too. In this episode you will— Learn why a weekly calendar view will not help you track deadlines. Find a simple way to keep your big commitments visible at all times. Discover how to gain complete confidence in accepting or declining appointments. Find the space to fit in other important priorities around big commitments like travel or project deadlines. Relax, knowing all your major commitments are under control! 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 focusonthispodcast.com/compass. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28min
30/09/2019

#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.

28min
21/08/2023

Power-Up and Refresh Your Goals

When our goals no longer feel exciting, the pursuit can feel cumbersome. It feels like everything is a drag, like there’s something wrong with your goals or the way you set them. Should you just let your goals crumble and aim for different goals next time? In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk through four key actions you can take to refresh your goals. Follow them closely to get back on track and make your goals exciting again. In this episode, you’ll discover— One of the best actions you can take in between quartersThe question to ask yourself to move forward on your goalsHow to reassess the relevance of your goalsWhy changing goals can be necessary—and even goodResources: Full Focus Planner CommunityFull Focus PlannerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25min
29/05/2023

Running a Business with the Full Focus Planner

If running a business was easy, then everybody would do it. However, being a business owner means juggling a seemingly endless array of tasks with endless deadlines. In today's episode, Blake and Verbs share three ways that the Full Focus System takes the complicated life business owner life and provides clarity and peace of mind. In this episode you will: Find out how the Daily Big 3 works with a very busy and diverse scheduleLearn how the Full Focus System provides balance to your lifeDiscover how the planner illuminates unnecessary work To watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/j-12fCuIwhE. If you’re a business owner who loves the Full Focus Planner, consider what else Full Focus can do for you by scheduling a free call to find out more about the BusinessAccelerator coaching system. Just visit www.businessaccelerator.com to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27min

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#058: Take Action Now, Perfect It Later

4 Types of Automation for Busy People

#149: Complete Your Daily Big 3 with Two Simple Questions

#160: Improving Your Ideal Week & Managing ADHD

#88: Three One-of-a-Kind Ways to Use That Weekly Preview Page

Using Your Planner During Transitions

The Most Important Goal-Setting Question

How to Stay Grounded This Holiday Season

Cultivate Gratitude Naturally & Combatting Workaholism

#056: Time to Step Away: Boost Productivity With Better Breaks

Give Me a Verb: The Grammar of Goal-Setting

#041: How to Deal with Setbacks

#150: The #1 Way To Improve Your SMARTER Goal

#145: How to Leverage Time and Accomplish Your Goals

#007: A Simple (Yet Overlooked) Strategy for Achieving Goals

#001: Get More Done (By Doing Less)

#024: How to Set Up Your Monthly Calendar

#005: The Magic Number for Quarterly Goals

Power-Up and Refresh Your Goals

Running a Business with the Full Focus Planner