Focus on This

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/AFmzPPlzXEgTo 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/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 tendenciesTo 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/ffpthinktankTo watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/J8BOrxoV1HcFor 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.

The question, "When you set your Daily Big 3?" is perhaps the most debated and most personal choice that every planner user has to grapple with. Should you set your Daily Big 3 during your morning ritual, the workday startup, your workday shutdown, or even the (apparently) controversial evening ritual?Courtney and Blake identify the four potential opportunities to set your Daily Big 3 and share the pros and cons for each one. Also, Nick asks Courtney to detail her morning ritual.In this episode, you will learn:The pros and cons to when you set your Daily Big 3When our hosts set their Daily Big 3sHow Courtney structures her morning ritualNeed help setting or resetting one of your daily rituals? Visit www.fullfocus.co/build-rituals to download your own ritual kit.Make sure to join our Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J3-QTEBmbsgFor 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.

"You're a mixture of the five people you're closest to." That's how the saying goes at least. We believe that the same thing is true for the things that we pay attention to. The movies we watch, the books we read, the hobbies we participate in all change both who we are and who we will become.In today's episode, Courtney and Blake explore two tactics that will help you leverage the power of attention to accomplish your goals. Also, Nick has another segment of "Videos that the YouTube algorithm fed him". This time it's a video about home organization for people who struggle with it.In this episode, you will learn:How memorization can be your allyHow to make your important goals and ideas visibleSome quick organizational tips to provide some margin in your dayTo get your monthly phone wallpapers, visit www.fullfocus.co/downloads.To watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/18QaZj2mp1A.Watch the home organization video that Nick talks about here: https://youtu.be/xRGXi1aTh1w(Note: This video was not produced by Full Focus. It's very helpful, but has just a few moments that are a bit sassy or edgy.)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.

Everybody loves a good costume - even your tasks! There are things we do every day that might feel like productive work, but they're actually tasks that are simply filling your time and keeping you from accomplishing the goals you've set for yourself. The question is: How can you tell the difference between actual productive work and the downhill tasks that find a way to monopolize your time?Also, Courtney answers a community member's question about how long to track habit goals. In this episode, you will:Learn two ways to identify downhill workUnderstand how to replace downhill work with productive tasksHear about the complexities of habit stacking over multiple quartersTo view this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/hEuLvDBZ7bgMake sure to join our Full Focus Planner Community. It's where all the cool kids hang out! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more podcasts, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The good news is that most smartphones now have built-in apps that will tell you how long you've used your phone and what you're using it for. The bad news is that people tend to avoid looking at the numbers. The reality is that everyday you probably spend hours on your phone - those are hours that could be used to accomplish the big goals you've set for yourself!Today, Courtney, Blake, and Nick talk about their own phone usage and they tackle three ways to set some simple boundaries around screen usage.In this episode, you will learn:How to check your smartphone usageHow individual apps can eat up a lot of timeJust how much Courtney, Nick, and Blake are using their phonesWhy exploring the issue of screen time is important in the first placeWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ss3bNedYA-4Remember to visit the Full Focus Community for the latest tips to help keep you focused:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor 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.

Journaling is the type of activity that most people seem to recognize would benefit them, but they don't know where to start. When do they write? And, more important, what do you actually write while you're journaling?In this episode, Courtney and Blake give you two questions that will jumpstart your journaling practice and get you going on the right track. Also, Nick gives Courtney a very important quiz.You will learn:What barriers people often feel when they start to journalThe importance of vision when it comes to journalingThe opportunities that journaling providesThat Courtney has a questionable British accentTo check out the Full Focus Journal, visit https://fullfocusstore.com/collections/journals/products/full-focus-journal-singleTo watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/DWjxMoiLKIgCheck out The Accidental Diarist by Molly McCarthy: https://amzn.to/3T4vqESJoin the Full Focus Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If developing a habit were easy, then everybody would just snap their fingers and enjoy their life with their new awesome habit. However, that's not how it works. Developing any habit takes time and repetition. The goal is that a habit requires no decision-making so it frees up your mind to focus on the tasks and projects that will help you reach your goals.Verbs and Courtney give you two tips that can help you develop your new habits faster. Courtney also speaks with Dave Yankowiak, Technology Director at Full Focus. As a planner user for five years, Dave has some thoughts on how to get the most out of your Full Focus Planner.In this episode, you will learn:What activities you can turn into a habitHow to use activation triggers to engrain those habitsHow to navigate both work and home tasks without stressWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QakiYBDhUIQJoin the Full Focus Planner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 ADHDWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eswskn3X4EQGet 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/B07L2QN8MYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many people, Q4 is the busiest time of the year. There are so many events and holidays that happen between October 1 and December 31 that it can be difficult to make sure that your goals are on track. This is why it's important to make the most out of your upcoming Quarterly Preview! This is the time to make sure that all of your ducks are in a row so that you can finish the year out strong.Blake, Verbs, and Courtney offer you two hacks to help level-up your Quarterly Preview game. Also, Courtney welcomes back Adam Hill, Full Focus' "Product Development design and, uh, no. Product Design and Development and Supply Chain Director". They talk a little about the planner and Adam offers some of his favorite productivity tips.View the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/50OAtiirDzkIn this episode, you will learn:How much time you should set aside for your Quarterly PreviewWhat you should know before and during your Quarterly PreviewWhat Adam does to get the ol' noggin workingHow hard Nick is pushing for a Daily Big 3 stampRemember to visit www.fullfocusplanner.com/quarterlypreview for a fully-guided Quarterly Preview with Blake Stratton.Adam talks about the craftsmanship in the new Full Focus Notes. Make sure to give them a look here: https://fullfocusstore.com/collections/accessories/products/full-focus-notesMake sure to join our Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook so that you can hang out with just the coolest people on the planet (oh, and talk all things planner and productivity): https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor a complete transcription of this episode, 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.

A planner is a great way to stay organized and the Full Focus Planner is an excellent way to both stay organized and achieve the goals you've set for yourself. The planner is full of boxes and circles to to mark off your progress, but you don't get the full benefits of the planner unless you use them.In this episode, Courtney and Marissa Hyatt talk about the power of actually checking off all of the boxes. Also, in our new Certified Pro segment, we talk with Jake Brown about how he coaches creative professionals to use their planners. He's got some great insights that you can put into practice right away. In this episode, you will learn:Where all of the boxes are that you can check off in your plannerThe importance of checking items off as you complete themWhy tracking is important when it comes to celebratingHow to best start your planner (according to Jake)What happened on Courtney's traffic stopWatch this episode at https://youtu.be/xGQBsCztjSQDownload the StreakTracker at https://fullfocus.co/streaktracker/To learn more about Jake, visit https://airballoonadvisory.com/To learn more about our other Full Focus Certified Pros, visit https://fullfocus.co/certified/directory/Join the Full Focus Planner community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the most common questions we hear is: "How do I integrate the planner with my project management system?". We all know the value of using the Full Focus Planner to not just stay organized, but to help us conceive and achieve our goals. What happens when you want to take the insights from the planner and use it with Asana, Trello, ClickUp, or whatever project management system you use?Well, you're in luck because today Courtney is joined by the Corporate Project Manager at Full Focus, Annie Mayberry. She'll talk you through three specific bridges that you can use to connect your planner to your project management system.Later in the episode, we're joined by Andrea Liebross. She's a Full Focus Certified Pro who stops by to share how her coaching career and life have been impacted by the Full Focus Planner. She also shares some of her favorite planner tips! If you want to know more about working with Andrea, you can visit her website: https://andrealiebross.com/work-with-me/.In this episode, you will learn:Which areas in the planner lend themselves to direct integration with a project management systemHow to integrate your Big 3 into a project management systemHow the daily pages are like a containerTo watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/VpskpE5g9Nc.To see Annie's Asana/Daily Big 3 integration, make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner community at 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.

Have you ever had a plan for your week only to have a conversation with your boss that changes everything? In the blink of an eye, it seems like all of your plans have been ruined and you'll spend days trying to catch up. The truth is that you have more control over these situations than you might think.Blake, Courtney, and Verbs give you four steps that you can follow the moment your boss tells you they need something ASAP.In this episode, you will learn:The value of taking a moment before responding to your boss' requestThe questions that you can ask yourself to prioritize your tasks. How to manage your expectations once your plans have to changeHow Nick's cat is sorta like his boss (especially on the day of this recording)To watch today's episode, visit https://youtu.be/FL-MiiMGq68.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.

With summer vacations wrapping up, school starting again, and various pumpkin-flavored drinks being consumed, that can mean only one thing: fall is upon us. A change in seasons means a change in your routines. Luckily, the Full Focus system gives you the chance to rethink the rhythms and rituals that help you be successful.Blake, Verbs, and Courtney provide you with three rhythms that you can use to transition into fall without missing a beat.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the shorter days can cause problems with your scheduleHow to build rituals that work for youWhy defining your wins is so importantHow well Blake sings hoedownsGo watch Blake's hoedowns here: https://youtu.be/_y9z4znseHIJoin the Full Focus Planer Community!https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more, 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.

We've all been there. The day is ending and you're just feeling the whiplash of a day that required a seemingly endless list of decisions and tasks. While it can feel like you have no control over how your day plays out, the truth is that there are some tasks that you will do repeatedly. Those tasks are perfect candidates to be batched. Batching means less time transitioning between tasks and more time getting them done quickly. It's a win-win situation!In this Courtney-approved episode, Courtney and Verbs share four activities that you should try batching. They'll give you specific ideas to help at work and home - as well as some other helpful tips to keep you from feeling beat up at the end of your day.In this episode, you'll learn:How your chronotype can help you decide when and how to batch activitiesHow to recognize when the work you're doing is "creative" and how to prepare for itWhich activities are the easiest to batchWhat happened to Nick's first pair of glassesResources-The FREE Amy Porterfield presentation about MegaBatching can be found at www.focusonthispodcast.com/megabatchingThe book Verbs references is called "Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less" by Alex -Soojung-Kim Pang.The "Dishwasher Episode" is #149: Complete Your Daily Big 3 with Two Simple Questions: https://focusonthispodcast.com/podcast/149-complete-your-daily-big-3-with-two-simple-questions/To watch this episode (and to see Verbs' and Nick's rooms), go to https://youtu.be/H9BkVRI6azk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It seems like the moment you try to do important work is always precisely aligned with the moment that the whole world suddenly needs your attention. Your boss might need you. Your kids might need you. Your own thoughts interrupt you and pull your attention away from the important work at hand. The good news is that it doesn't have to be like this.In today's episode, Courtney and Verbs give you the tools you need to defeat distractions and interruptions. If you implement just a couple of these tools, you're going to find that you're getting a lot more work done.In this episode, you will learn:How to prepare others that you're busyA few ways to use technology in your favor (and how to fight off the distractions)How to simply get down to business when the time has arrivedTo watch this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/KZYPCg1qqAE.For more focus goodness, 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.

Blake stops by to talk with Verbs and Courtney about how two simple questions can help you reach your goals.Coaching is so valuable because it allows you to get an outside perspective on what's happening in your life. While having a coach is always a good idea, what if you could coach yourself? What if you could set aside the emotions that keep us from accomplishing our goals? The questions that Courtney, Verbs, and Blake discuss this week are simple (and they're only a start), but if you commit just a little time to thinking deeply about them, then you'll get back on track to success.Also, the crew tackles a question from the community about how to develop a new musical skill.To watch this episode online, visit https://youtu.be/M70cLKoE0zY.In this episode, you will:Learn how the Weekly Preview fits into your new self-coaching mindsetExplore the role that emotions play in keeping us from properly reflectingLearn how to harness experience for future successHear about why pink cups are superior to any other colored cup (according to some)Check out the Vision Cast Desk Tool here: https://fullfocusstore.com/products/vision-caster-desk-tool/Join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more Focus on This including transcripts, 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.

As high achievers, it can be difficult to stop the work you're doing and start a workday shutdown. In the short run, pushing through and finishing the work can feel like it makes a lot of sense because you finish more things on your to-do list. However, in the long run, not shutting down your workday can start to grind your productivity to a halt.Today, Courtney and Verbs describe two different elements that will help you end your workday on the right foot. They also answer a question from the Full Focus Planner Community about the Quarterly Preview being too business-sounding.In this episode, you will learn:Concrete ways that you can end your workday and reset for the start of the next dayHow to manage the loose ends that will undoubtedly come up through your dayThe benefits of simply utilizing your workday shutdown ritualNew ways to think about your Quarterly PreviewTo watch this episode, go to https://youtu.be/86zIX3CgPmM.For more episodes, make sure to visit www.focusonthispodcast.com.To talk to other productivity and success-minded people, visit the Full Focus Planner Community at 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.

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_mwPP5zAIn 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 riskyMake sure to visit our Full Focus Planner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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=_rBO8neWw04Also, 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-eGDpimUMake sure to let us know your thoughts about dishwashers or anything else in the Full Focus Planner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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!For more podcasts, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com.Make sure to visit 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.

After a busy and fulfilling day of productivity, it can be really hard to turn off the mind (and the screens!) and start your evening ritual. This is true for a lot of people - in fact, the evening ritual might be the hardest one to consistently complete. It makes a lot of sense that people would struggle with it: not only are you tired, but it's the only part of the day where there isn't a meeting coming up in 30 minutes or an errand to run in an hour.Today, Courtney and Verbs talk about the most overlooked ritual - the evening ritual. They will also highlight why it's so important that you end your days on the right foot and provide some ideas on how to stay consistent with your "night night" routine.In this episode, you will learn:What is absolutely essential in an evening ritualWhat are some examples of an ideal evening ritualWhy it's important to know your chronotypeWhy an evening ritual reinforces our natural circadian rhythmsResources:The Full Focus Planner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankLearning How to Learn by Dr. Barbara Oakley, Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, and Alistair McConville: https://barbaraoakley.com/books/learning-how-to-learn/The Power of When by Dr. Michael Breus: https://thepowerofwhen.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When we think of setting goals, we often think of the things we want to accomplish at work. But, if we truly want to both win at work and succeed at life, then we need to spend time working on our relationships. To help us do that, we need to set intentional relationship goals to make sure that we create space for the people that are most important to us.In this episode, Courtney and Verbs give you two customizable relational goals for this summer that are both fun and give you more time with the people you love.In this episode, you will learn:Why it is important to set relational goalsHow to structure your relational goals so they fit the SMARTER goal frameworkWhat relational goals Courtney, Verbs, and Producer Nick have setFor more, 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.

Blake is back to talk with Courtney about how we can start the third quarter on the best foot. They offer two very simple exercises that you can do right now that will give you the clarity you need to succeed in Q3.In this episode, you'll learn:How simply writing down your goals increases the likelihood of successWhere you can put your goals to keep them top of mindWhich moment is the most critical when you switch to a new plannerAlso, Blake gives an update on where he's been and what's coming up next for him.To download a simple Full Focus goal chart, visit www.fullfocus.co/downloadsTo watch this whole episode on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/ERzybOrxB7IFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 lifeYou can watch this entire episode (and see the first steps of "The Focus" dance) here: https://youtu.be/xKEwBVm0dwsMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community and leave your deadline on the post there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life is full of transitions. They can be relatively common transitions - like sitting down at your desk and getting to work - or something more significant like entering retirement. The best way to navigate these transitions is to use the systems you already have in place to help you reorient. In today's episode, Courtney and Verbs talk you through two anchors that you'll need to successfully surf that transition wave.In this episode, you'll learn-How to avoid going into "reaction mode"How to use your Daily Big 3 to stay on trackWhy planning out your transitions is vitalThe importance of updating your rituals as your life changesAlso, the FoT Crew answers a Full Focus Planner Community question about whether or not they use their planners to schedule when they'll watch movies and TV shows.You can watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3cysWjK3kFcRemember to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Goal achievement always starts at the same place - with you. No matter how intuitive or inventive a system might be, all goal achievement is built on the concept of agency. With that in mind, the best way to achieve our goals would be to leverage our personal agency so that we can use the things we can control to influence the things that we don't control.Today, Courtney and Verbs define agency and provide two helpful strategies to leverage your agency to achieve your goals. They also answer a question from the Full Focus Planner Community about how to reward a habit goal when it seems like you're going to fall just a little short.In today's episode, you will learn:How identifying what you do not have control of is critical to successHow a full schedule can actually provide clarity for what's most important to youWhy rituals are a key ingredient to goal achievementWhy having both Daily Big 3s and Weekly Big 3s are so importantMake sure to visit out Full Focus Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank.Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/X0YIALWoC_M.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As you look ahead towards accomplishing your goals, one important question is: How far can I get this week? How much can I accomplish this week as I work towards the goals I've set for myself?In today's episode, Courtney and Verbs explain why the Weekly Big 3 is one of the most important elements of the Full Focus Planner system. They'll also answer a community member's question about setting a goal to find a new job.Make sure to join our Full Focus Planner Community for more tips and positivity! 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.

We often think about productivity as just being hyper-focused, full of energy, and simply checking the highest possible amount of tasks off of our to-do list. The problem with that is that the level of energy required to execute that plan is simply unsustainable. It leads to burnout and, perhaps, you're even worse off than you were before you started.Courtney and Verbs talk about the power of focusing on the key tasks that will keep pushing you forward every single day. It's not rocket science, but its power cannot be overstated. Of course, we're talking about the Daily Big 3.We're also introducing a new "Show & Tell" segment where we share some of our favorite productivity tips, tricks, and gear directly with you! To watch this episode, visit https://youtu.be/3wPSt88UkyA.In this episode, you will learn:Why it's important to prioritize just a few tasks every dayHow setting a Daily Big 3 helps provide clarity, calm, and progress towards your goalsWhat it looks like when you're overcapacityThat you've been playing UNO wrong your entire lifeItems from Show & Tell:Coffee Scoop and Bag ClipAirPods Pro Case with KeychainUpright GO 2 Posture TrainerFor 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.

Setting a goal and then achieving it often feels like a reward in and of itself. But, it's important that you take the time to celebrate your accomplishments. Today, Courtney and Verbs help Producer Nick fill out the "Your Reward" section of his Full Focus Planner. Along the way, you'll learn about the five principles to setting exciting and motivating rewards.In this episode, you will learn:How to leverage members of your family and community to help celebrate your winsWhy it's important to establish a reward in the first placeHow a goal reward can be a great opportunity for generosityWhat a "Small Rewards Bank" isA fun fact about narwhalsWatch this episode on the Full Focus YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/69tA6UVQ_RcFor more, 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.

When you're constantly focusing on what's next, it can be hard to slow down and focused on the progress you've already made. In this episode, Courtney and Verbs talk about why it's absolutely important that you take the time to record down all of the wins along your journey.In this episode, you will learn -Why living to simply jump over the next obstacle is riskyHow recording your wins connects to your self-esteemHow chronicling your wins helps alleviate complainingWhere Verbs' fear of animatronics comes fromResources:Full Focus Planner CommunityWatch this episode on the Full Focus YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/JaeGH1wGT9AFor more, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com.To order your Full Focus Planner, visit https://fullfocus.co/planner/.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a world that feels so chaotic, it might surprise you that something as simple as a habit can provide you with both clarity and peace in your life. Today, Courtney and Verbs speak with Amy Porterfield about the importance of habits and how to install them into your daily routines.In this episode, you will learn:How people get stuck when developing habitsHow you can identify the habits that fit into your lifeThe power that habits have had on Amy’s lifeWhich of our hosts drink a gallon of water a day (spoiler: it’s none of them)Amy’s trick for making sure she sticks with her habitsResources:Atomic Habits by James ClearAmy’s Podcast: Online Marketing Made EasyAmy Porterfield’s WebsiteFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people feel like they have to choose between one area of life at the expense of another. But for life to be whole and feel full, there needs to be balance. In today's episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake give you three reasons why balancing your life is actually the best way to achieve your goals.In this episode, you’ll discover—What a "balanced life" even meansWhy "work harder, work longer" isn't the solutionHow to tell when there's an imbalance in your lifeHow all 10 of your life domains are connectedResources:Free LifeScore AssessmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you feel like you’re on the struggle bus with your goals? Maybe you find yourself always working on something else that seems more urgent. You might begin to wonder if you should have made those goals at all, or if you’re even cut out for goal achievement. In today’s episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake discuss a mindset shift that will change the way you approach your work. Follow these three guidelines as you set your Weekly Big 3, so you can make some forward momentum and reenergize your goal progress. In this episode, you’ll discover—How to tell if you’re thinking of goals as additive versus essentialThe importance of sharpening your axWhy simple steps are more effective than planning all the stepsHow to filter the urgent to focus on the importantWhat to say when your boss hijacks your day with an urgent task Resources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You don’t want to feel stuck. But in your relationships, in your finances, or in your career, you find yourself in the same rut over and over again. You want to break free, but you just don’t know how.Many of our emotions and actions aren’t caused by our situations but by our thinking. With help from Courtney, Verbs, and Blake, you can identify the beliefs holding you back, trace how they’re impacting your behavior, and reexamine your thinking. In this episode, you’ll discover—The best clue you might have a limiting beliefThe power of past experiences to shape our expectationsWhy you need to start acting like your future self wants to beHow beliefs spark self-fulfilling propheciesExamples of limiting beliefs you may be bought intoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Black 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.

You’re coming to the end of the first quarter and are feeling totally unmotivated by your goals. It feels like such an effort to take one more step forward, and you wonder why you even set those goals in the first place. What can you do to stay on track and maintain momentum when you have no gas left in the tank?In this episode, Verbs and Blake discuss the three forces behind every goal and how reflecting on them regularly keeps you going—or helps you decide if something needs to change.In this episode, you’ll discover—How to revisit your driving whysWhy “should goals” tend not to be effective goalsThe importance of writing down your rewardsThe potential costs of not hitting your goalsResources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moving from one quarter to the next is often seamless. So much so, that we rarely give intentional thought to how things went. But that’s exactly why we can experience repetitive frustration and feel driftless. Call it quarterly déjà vu.In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Nick walk through four questions to reflect on for a better and more successful upcoming quarter.To see this full episode, go to https://youtu.be/omieOMcejeg.In this episode, you’ll discover—An underlying importance of the Weekly PreviewThe purpose behind asking, What didn’t work?How a quarter can feel different without intentional reflectionThe necessity of naming the required changeThe power of decision in who you becomeResources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We want to live and work by design. We don’t want to drift to destinations. But we can’t design the path for our lives until we know what’s happening and where we currently are. (Watch this episode in its entirety on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pJjHbCRl41o)In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake offer four ways journaling helps us learn from our lives, so we can then live more fully into them. You no longer have to feel like you’re coasting from one thing to the next, with life just passing you by. In as little as five minutes a day, you can gain further clarity in your thinking, record lessons learned, and take back ownership of your days. In this episode, you’ll discover—How journaling helps us understand what’s going on around usThe helpfulness of slowed reflectionThe benefits of writing out your thoughtsWhy distilling lessons learned is crucialResources:Full Focus JournalFull Focus PlannerFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Email is part of our everyday—in work and in life. From one-on-one messages to calendar invitations to marketing emails from somewhere you purchased a couch from. It’s one of the most powerful communication tools at our fingertips. But that power can also weigh us down, keep us stuck, and prevent us from moving onto our most important work. Is this the new normal we should accept?In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Nick outline three actions you can take to maintain the chaos of your email inbox, so you can spend time on work that really matters.In this episode, you’ll discover—How to reframe expectations around communicationThe email process Courtney and Verbs followThe effects of a compromised Workday Shutdown RitualTools to automate your inbox flowResources:Unroll.MeFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Getting the vision, alignment, and execution you need to drive extraordinary results isn’t always easy. And it can be especially tough when you’re doing it alone. So much around you feels chaotic. How can you bring order and structure to the mess?In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake speak with Stacie Simpson, a seasoned Full Focus Planner and new Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, about what life was like for her before she started using the Planner—and how things became different after she did. Plus, Stacie shares her personal tips for getting started, building good habits, and more.In this episode, you’ll discover—Courtney’s mishap at Disney WorldWhat drove Blake to be a Full Focus Planner user himselfStacie’s discovery of the power of “no”How and where to start using the Full Focus Planner Resources:Full Focus Planner CertificationFull Focus Planner Certified Pro DirectoryIdeal Week TemplateFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Courtney is joined by Michael Hyatt to tease a special announcement. To hear the Lead to Win episode with Michael and Megan, search for "Lead to Win" on your favorite podcast app or visit here: https://bit.ly/3GNOlwv.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It can be hard to tell exactly why we procrastinate. Many times there’s a need that isn’t being met or a feeling that’s getting in the way. If we don’t know what that is and how to solve it, procrastination will persist. Procrastination might be a familiar obstacle to our work, but it doesn’t have to keep us stopped in our tracks.In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake talk through four strategies you can use to break free from procrastination and keep moving forward.In this episode, you’ll discover—What Courtney turns to when she gives into procrastinationHow focusing on less makes your to-do list feel more achievableA simple solution for greater clarityHow to anticipate distractions and also embrace themResources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’ve set personal goals before, things related to hobbies, fitness, or finances. But taking the same steps in your professional life is a real challenge. So many things are out of your control, and there are obstacles at every turn. Is this the way work will always be, or can you take control of your professional life and set yourself up to win?In this episode, Verbs and Blake discuss four categories to consider when setting professional goals. Even when goals are handed to you by someone else, you can still own them and position yourself for the working life and career you want.In this episode, you’ll discover—How to pursue work you’d like to explore with business needs in mindVerbs’s tactics to be distraction-free and maintain focusThe benefits of investing in your own developmentPlus, a surprise guest!Resources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’ve bought into a cultural fallacy: if you do more and work tirelessly, you’ll achieve more and get the results you want. The problem is, it’s not working. Burnout is high, quality drops, and it’s not sustainable. How can you keep cranking out results without constantly running on fumes?In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk you through three constraints you can leverage to maximize your output for incredible results. You can say goodbye to doing more and more but receiving less and less when you leverage the power of constraints. In this episode, you’ll discover—How setting fewer goals sets you up for successWhy a shorter to-do list makes you more productive and feeling satisfiedVerbs’s approach to the Daily Big 3The danger of not having a hard start and stop to your dayResources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Surprisingly, trying to be productive and achieve goals can feel like a lonely endeavor at times. If no one around you is pursuing the same thing, it might seem like no one really gets you or what you’re trying to accomplish. It could even leave you feeling unsupported. As a result, the temptation to give up gets greater and greater.Verbs, Courtney, and Blake are no strangers to this feeling. But they also know a thing or two about how to win with friends. In this episode, they’ll walk through four activities you can engage in with a partner to ensure your focus is locked in and results are high. In this episode, you’ll discover—The advantages of completing a Weekly Preview alongside someoneHow to spot blind spots in your Ideal WeekWhy accountability is good for goal achievementBlake’s accountability characterPractical steps to get heads-down with a partnerResources:Full Focus Planner CertificationFull Focus Planner Certified Pro DirectoryFocusmateFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a new year and you’ve set some goals. Things were going well at first, but then life happened. You find yourself feeling sluggish or unmotivated. It’s starting to feel like history repeating itself and goals getting dropped. How do you prevent this from happening and keep yourself moving forward?In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake walk through four tactics you can use to maintain momentum on your goals. These practical tips will help you move closer to your goals daily, and ensure you don’t stall out.In this episode, you’ll discover—A daily cadence to keep your goals visible.The importance of connecting with your key motivations.The power of breaking your goals down into smaller steps.Why risk works in your favor.A key way to tell whether you’re stepping enough outside your comfort zone.Resources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listing your Daily Big 3 seems so simple. But somehow, it isn’t. You forget. You write them down but don’t follow through. The day doesn’t go according to plan. Having a short to-do list uncompleted leaves you feeling discouraged. How should you move forward?In this episode, Courtney and Blake tackle four tips for setting yourself up for success. These simple, easily executed tips will equip you to achieve your Daily Big 3 more consistently than ever before—transforming your productivity in the process.In this episode, you’ll discover—The power of identifying an Activation TriggerWhy the way you write your Daily Big 3 mattersThe built-in reward you can leverage to achieve your Daily Big 3What makes slowing down so important to moving forwardThe good news about Verbs’ returnResources:Ep. 22 — How to Make a Habit StickFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a new quarter, and it’s finally time to transition to a new Full Focus Planner. But you find yourself putting it off. The transition seems overwhelming, and you don’t want to “mess up” your pristine new planner. How do you start getting down to business?In this episode, Courtney and Blake walk through three steps for kickstarting your new planner. They’ll offer practical tips for shifting your mindset and capturing key information to set yourself up to succeed. In this episode, you’ll discover—The first step to committing to the futureHow to avoid being blindsided by stuff you forgotWhere to look for ideas on how to adapt the plannerWhy curating your environment matters for your productivityA motivational second segment with VerbsResources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’ve unboxed your first Full Focus Planner. But now, you’re starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. So many tools and terms—where should you start? You want to jump right in, but you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. What should you do?In this episode, Blake and Courtney walk through two goals every new planner user should set. Grab your planner—because by the end of this episode, you could have two Goal Detail pages completely filled out. It just might be the kickstart you need to make great gains on your goal achievement journey.In this episode, you’ll discover—Two perspectives on when to set your Daily Big 3The most transformational tool of the Full Focus PlannerHow to learn from the school of lifeAn answer to the FAQ: “How long does it take to form a habit?”Tips for next steps on getting started with the Weekly PreviewResources:Your Best Year EverFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.