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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Mindset & Focus

How to Use the “Pomodoro Technique” for Maximum Focus

Do you ever feel like your own mind is working against you? You sit down to work, full of good...

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31 min read

Habit Building

How to Use “Habit Stacking” to Build Your Dream Routine

You decided this was the year. You were going to wake up early, meditate, journal, exercise, and drink a green...

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20 min read

Organized Living

How to Simplify Your Life with a Capsule Wardrobe

You open your closet doors and a wave of silent chaos greets you. Hangers are crammed together, clothes you haven’t...

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25 min read

Time Management

How to Manage Your Breaks to Be More Productive

Your calendar looks like a solid wall of meetings and tasks. You jump from a video call straight into a...

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27 min read

Time Management

How to Avoid Decision Fatigue with a Simple System

📚 Table of Contents The Core Idea: The Focus Block System Setting Up Your System for Success Execution: A Walk...

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Time Management

A Visual Guide: How to Use Your Digital Calendar Like a Pro

📚 Table of Contents Step 1: Setting Up Your Digital Command Center Create Purpose-Driven Calendars A Color-Coding System That Informs...

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24 min read

Productivity Hacks

5 Things Productive People Never Do (And What They Do Instead)

📚 Table of Contents 1. They Never Start Without a Plan (Even a Tiny One) 2. They Never Let Their...

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31 min read

Productivity Hacks

5 Quick Tech Hacks to Boost Your Productivity Instantly

📚 Table of Contents Hack 1: The One-Screen Phone for Radical Focus Why This Tech Hack Works How to Implement...

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28 min read

Habit Building

5 Micro-Habits That Will Change Your Life in 5 Minutes a Day

📚 Table of Contents The Science of Small: Understanding Your Brain’s Operating System The Habit Loop: Your Brain’s Automation Blueprint...

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Productivity Hacks

5 Browser Extensions That Will Make You a Productivity Ninja

Welcome, reader. As a productivity tutor for TheFocusedMethod.com, I see a common pattern. People try to solve their focus problems...

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