Eleanor Vance

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As a writer and coach from Boston, I've observed that the biggest obstacle to happiness is often a lack of clarity. Now, at 50, my mission is to help people define what truly matters and then create a clear path to get there. Here, we'll talk about how to set clear goals (Setting Goals) and build an iron-strong Mindset & Focus. I believe that with the right perspective, you can do anything – just like I started hiking and volunteering at 47! Email: eleanor.vance [at] thefocusedmethod.com

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Articles by Eleanor Vance (20)

A person works at a tidy wooden desk in a sunlit room, with organized shelves and a laptop.

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Organized Living

Your Guide to “Smart Storage” Solutions for Every Room

Take a slow breath and look around your space. Notice the surfaces. The desktop, the kitchen counter, the coffee table....

A person works at a tidy desk in a modern office, while a metaphorical path of small stones is scattered across the floor.

32 min read

Time Management

The “Two-Minute Rule”: A Quick Fix for Small Tasks

You know the feeling. You’re sitting at your desk in your city apartment, the sound of traffic a constant hum...

A woman works at a tidy desk in a sunlit room. Her laptop screen is organized and minimal, displaying a nature wallpaper.

28 min read

Productivity Hacks

The Secret “Zen” Trick to a Perfectly Organized Digital Workspace

You know the feeling. A dozen browser tabs flicker at the top of your screen, each one a silent scream...

A smartphone and tablet with glowing screens sit on a dark table, illuminating the otherwise dark room.

30 min read

Habit Building

The Science of Habit Reversal: Un-Learning Bad Habits

If you’ve ever tried to force a bad habit out of your life through sheer willpower, you already know the...

A person sits at a sunlit desk in a home office, writing in a notebook. A smartphone is placed face down and out of reach.

31 min read

Digital Wellness

The Psychology of Your Phone: Why We’re All Addicted

You reach for it without thinking. It’s the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you...

A professional works at a sunlit desk on a laptop, with a smartphone on a stand placed nearby on the otherwise tidy surface.

31 min read

Digital Wellness

The Power of the Single-Purpose App

You reach for your phone to check the weather. A simple, ten-second task. But a notification badge catches your eye....

A woman works at a clean, organized desk in a sunlit home office nook created within a larger living space.

21 min read

Organized Living

The Minimalist’s Guide to a Productive Home Office

Look at your desk. Right now. What do you see? A stack of mail you mean to open, a few...

A person working at a standing desk next to a large window in a bright, modern office. Their laptop screen is blurred.

24 min read

Habit Building

The “Identity-Based” Approach to Building Habits

If you live in a busy city or a digitally-saturated environment, you know the feeling. You start the day with...

A wide view of a tidy home office where a woman works at a clean desk. Sunlight streams in, illuminating the organized space.

22 min read

Organized Living

The Art of Tidy: How to Maintain an Organized Home with Minimal Effort

Welcome to TheFocusedMethod.com, where we believe that a calm environment is the foundation for a focused life. If you’ve ever...

A person works at a clean, organized desk in a sunlit home office, demonstrating a productive, clutter-free environment.

24 min read

Organized Living

How to Use the KonMari Method for a More Productive Space

Look around your workspace. What do you see? A stack of papers you meant to file? A collection of pens,...

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