Your Guide to the “Timeboxing” Method
We’ve all had those days. You sit down at your desk, fueled by coffee and good intentions. You open your...
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Your Guide to the “Getting Things Done” (GTD) System
Productivity isn’t about heroic, white-knuckled effort. It’s not about finding more hours in the day or sacrificing sleep for a...
Why Your Brain Fights New Habits (And How to Win)
You’ve done it before. You declared a new goal with a surge of motivation. This time, I’ll meditate every morning....
The Workday Shutdown Ritual: Why It’s Crucial to Avoid Burnout
The final email is sent. The last video call has ended. Yet, you’re still mentally at your desk. You’re making...
The Ultimate Guide to Stacking Your Habits
If you live in a bustling urban environment, you know the daily battle. Your morning starts with a symphony of...
The Simple Habit You Need to Achieve Your Goals
You have a goal. Maybe it’s a big, audacious one, like writing a novel or running a marathon. Or perhaps...
The Secret to Finally Sticking to Your Goals
Welcome. As a goal-setting coach at TheFocusedMethod.com, I speak with dozens of ambitious, capable people every month. They all share...
The “Eat the Frog” Technique: Tackle Your Hardest Tasks First
You sit down at your desk, coffee in hand, ready to conquer the day. Your to-do list is a mile...
The Difference Between Being Busy and Being Productive
📚 Table of Contents The Myth of Motion: Why Your To-Do List Is Full but You Feel Stuck Understanding Your...
The Benefits of a Weekly Digital Review
Do you ever reach the end of your day feeling scattered, unfocused, and vaguely exhausted, even if you haven’t done...