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Start loving Mondays! Join Marissa & Joel each week for practical strategies, weekly rhythms, and honest insights to help you slow down, show up, and live intentionally. Based on the proven Full Focus methods used in the Full Focus Planner™, each episode offers habits, mindset shifts, and real support so you can quiet the noise, follow through, and build a life that feels good to live. Ready to focus on what really matters?

  1. The Daily Big 3: Your Key to Sanity

    HACE 5 DÍAS

    The Daily Big 3: Your Key to Sanity

    Long lists create stress and scattered effort. In this episode, Marissa Hyatt and Joel Miller show how the Daily Big 3 turns overwhelm into progress. You’ll learn a practical, repeatable way to choose three high-impact tasks each day—grounded in your Weekly and Quarterly Big 3—so you can be productive and peaceful.  Key Takeaways Ditch the Club. The numbers say it all: everyone is stressed by their to-do list. But you don’t have to be a statistic.Stop the Crazy. Endless tasks split your focus and spike stress. Fewer, bigger priorities win.Process Your Priorities.  Brain dump everything → review Quarterly + Weekly Big 3 → review calendar/energy → choose three realistic, high-leverage tasks.Break Free of Urgency. Ask, “Will someone notice today if this isn’t done?” and “If nothing else happens, what three things matter most?”Choose the Path to Peace. Finishing strong comes from focusing small—consistently.Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/qEOn2Rk9MKU This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    34 min
  2. The Double Win at Work and Home

    27 OCT

    The Double Win at Work and Home

    Work–life balance is a baseline—flourishing is the goal. In this episode, Marissa Hyatt and Joel Miller unpack the evolved Double Win: 6 life-giving practices that move you toward joy. You’ll learn why different generations get stuck in opposite ditches, and the simple rhythms that help you feel present, energized, and purposeful at work and at home. Key Takeaways Too Much of a Good Thing. Work and life both matter, but we tend to overindex on one at cost to the other. We need to start by bringing them into balance—but that alone isn’t enough.The Call to Flourish. Living fully means moving beyond balance into purpose, contribution, and delight. It means savoring the good and intentionally making space for more of it.Six Practical Practices. Here’s what to make space for: tending to yourself, connecting with others, doing work that matters, prioritizing recreation, experiencing nature, and staying open to the sacred.Presence Over Perfection. Instead of treating the practices like a rigid checklist, think of them as invitations to be more present to your life, and to create opportunities for joy.Build In Resets. Try out an evening ritual to decompress, and build out an Ideal Week to guide your commitments with more intention.Resources Ideal WeekWatch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/4H8dLPUFkIs This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    43 min
  3. Winning Monday Starts on Sunday

    20 OCT

    Winning Monday Starts on Sunday

    Sunday scaries are real—but what if they don’t have to be? In this episode, Marissa Hyatt and Joel Miller show you exactly how to win every Monday by doing a Weekly Preview by Sundays. You’ll learn why “the scaries” happen, how to calm your system with clarity, and the practical steps to enter every Monday confident, prepared, and focused. Key Takeaways Scaries are brain biology. Uncertainty spikes cortisol. Knowing what’s coming resets your body and your brain (even if you know the plan is prone to change).Celebrating wins matters. There’s more to celebrate than you realize, and noticing your wins helps you move naturally into gratitude—which comes with real benefits.Explore the Weekly Preview. Learn our simple process for learning from the past week and planning for the next. We break it down step-by-step.Make it a ritual. Choose your day, add music, grab a drink, and make it “a thing.” When you follow through on your ritual, you’ll notice a difference in your weeks.Share to stay aligned and accountable. Walk through the process with your spouse. Share your Weekly Big 3 with your team. Involving others can keep you on track.Mind your emotional contagion. Calm, prepared energy spreads—so does panic. Choose what you bring into Monday for yourself and for others.Resources Friday Focus Playlist Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/dG9y7GJbk-s This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    37 min
  4. Fall Reset: How to Recalibrate for Q4

    13 OCT

    Fall Reset: How to Recalibrate for Q4

    Q4 can feel like calendar compression—year-end deadlines, next-year planning, and nonstop personal commitments. In this episode, Marissa Hyatt and Joel Miller share a clear, compassionate plan to reset for fall. You’ll explore six Practices of Flourishing, simple ways to reclaim presence, and concrete tactics to renegotiate commitments, right-size goals, and build momentum without burning out. Key Takeaways Name the squeeze. You know what’s coming: Q4 piles up at work and in extra pressures in life. Awareness is the first step to choosing differently.Use the six practices of flourishing. Restoring and protecting your well-being starts with six simple practices that move you toward flourishing. What are they? You’ll have to listen to find out.Good beats perfect. Swap all-or-nothing for small, consistent actions. Remember: the task is only as big as you decide it is. Scale back intentionally.Decompress your calendar. Reassess goals and events. Create a Not-This-Year list (or move part of a goal) to protect what matters most now.Renegotiate with grace. Honesty + alternatives = powerful. It’s okay to change your mind. Model clarity and kindness when backing out.Use your filters. Let your Quarterly Big 3 and Weekly Big 3 guide your yes/no decisions—especially when FOMO kicks in.Build margin for presence. Schedule restorative windows (walks, baking, simple rituals) to counter the frantic pace and restore focus. Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/-OW2_UJ6zp8 This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    39 min
  5. Focus is Your Superpower

    6 OCT

    Focus is Your Superpower

    Focus on This is back with a brand-new season—and a brand-new co-host. In this episode, Marissa Hyatt welcomes Joel Miller, Chief Content Officer at Full Focus, to talk about why focus matters more than ever in 2025. Together, they unpack the state of distraction we’re all living in, the surprising science of attention, and why focus is the key to turning intention into results. Key Takeaways Meet Joel Miller. Get to know Marissa’s new co-host—his background, family, quirks, and why he’s the “word guy” at Full Focus.The State of Focus. Discover how modern life and work are designed to rob you of attention—and what it costs.Decisions Are Cuts. Every “yes” and “no” shapes your life. Learning to decide with clarity protects your energy and time.Focus Fuels the Double Win. Without focus, drifting is inevitable. With focus, you can win at work and succeed at life.What’s Coming This Season? Wondering what’s coming this quarter on Focus on This? Listen for a preview.Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/fJ1Vo1FBuDg This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    29 min
  6. Taking a Pause!

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    Taking a Pause!

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    7 min
  7. 6 Questions to Level Up Your Next Quarter

    31 MAR

    6 Questions to Level Up Your Next Quarter

    The first quarter of 2025 is almost over. Are you where you thought you’d be? Whether you’re ahead of schedule or feeling behind, now’s the perfect time to reset. In this episode, Marissa Hyatt and Ken Freire walk you through six essential questions to help you reflect on Q1, refocus for Q2, and build momentum for the months ahead. Key Takeaways Find the Bright Spots. Before focusing on what needs to change, take stock of what went right. Reviewing your calendar, camera roll, or planner can help jog your memory.Choose Small Shifts. Instead of overwhelming yourself with huge changes, tweak simple habits that impact your success.Prioritize With Intention. What truly matters in the next 90 days? Clarifying your top priorities will ensure your goals align with your values and vision. Refresh Your Rhythms. Whether it’s a morning ritual, a weekly planning session, or a bedtime routine—your habits shape your success.Remember the Big Picture. Your goals aren’t just about achievement—they’re about who you’re becoming. Make sure your short-term actions align with your long-term vision.Find Your People. Who are you journeying with? The right support system will push you forward and keep you accountable. Resources Printable Ideal WeekLifeFocus Retreat | May 2–3, 2025Double Win Coaching Strategy SessionThe Full Focus PlannerThe Full Focus Planner CommunityWatch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/rx1F6Ilvc2c This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    28 min
  8. Need to Pivot Your Goals? Here’s How

    24 MAR

    Need to Pivot Your Goals? Here’s How

    We set goals—then life happens. So what do you do when you need to change course? In this episode, Marissa Hyatt and Ken Freire walk you through the four key elements you can revise when a goal isn’t working. Small changes can make a big difference—and ensure you don’t give up on your goals too soon. Stay in it. You can do this. Key Takeaways Revision Beats Quitting. The best goals are flexible. Instead of giving up, make adjustments that keep you moving forward.Time Matters. If your goal is too easy, shorten it. If it’s too hard, give yourself more time.Watch the Right Number. Is the metric you’re tracking actually undermining your success? Listen to learn how to know—and how to switch.Play the Long Game. Change takes time. The key is staying with it.Strategies Aren’t Sacred. Finding a better approach, accountability, or support system can make all the difference.Resources Double Win Coaching Strategy SessionThe Full Focus PlannerThe Full Focus Planner CommunityWatch on Youtube at:  https://youtu.be/TQeKMMkEkUM This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    23 min
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Start loving Mondays! Join Marissa & Joel each week for practical strategies, weekly rhythms, and honest insights to help you slow down, show up, and live intentionally. Based on the proven Full Focus methods used in the Full Focus Planner™, each episode offers habits, mindset shifts, and real support so you can quiet the noise, follow through, and build a life that feels good to live. Ready to focus on what really matters?

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