Focus on This

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.

The holidays are here—which means it’s the season of giving and goal setting.In this short and sweet holiday edition of Focus On This, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake unpack the five gifts of goal setting. These gifts can transform 2022—and the years to come.In this episode, you’ll discover—Why clarity drives successThe best Freudian slip in Focus On This historyOne strategy for developing greater motivationHow goal-setting leads to new experiencesThe ultimate reward for achieving a goalResourcesYour 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.

The benefits of achieving goals aren't limited to the results we accomplish. Pursuing hard things shapes who we become. The confidence we build better equips us for the road ahead. We risk more and remain steadfast in the face of discomfort. When we do, we encounter breakthrough.To experience the power of using goals as stepping stones to the future you want to create, join us for Your Best Year Ever. Learn more at yourbestyearever.me/act.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can't always believe what you think. Too often, the stories we tell ourselves hold us back. These "limiting beliefs" go undetected because they seem like reality—and as these stories shape our behavior, they become self-fulfilling prophecies.Goal setting invites us to root out limiting beliefs and replace them with better stories. By setting goals, we defiantly declare that our past doesn't define our future. The possibilities are greater than we dared hope.To delve deeper, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to attend at bestyearever.me/webinar. And be sure to join us back here on Friday for the last installment of this discussion!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before we can look toward the new year, we have to confront the losses that lie behind us. We start by lamenting. As we do, our grief brings with it unexpected gifts—self-compassion, lessons learned, clarity about our priorities, and a deeper resilience. These gifts help lay the groundwork for imagining and moving toward a future filled with hope.To continue on the journey, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to attend at bestyearever.me/webinar. And be sure to join us back here tomorrow for the second segment of this discussion!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’re just getting started using the Full Focus Planner. You feel a little overwhelmed. You’re comparing yourself to others and feel unsure how to integrate the system into your life in a truly impactful way. Are there people ahead of you on the journey who can help?In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake talk with Full Focus advocate and planner user Julie. She gives insight from her own journey with the planner and offers takeaways about how to make the most of the Full Focus System.In this episode, you’ll discover—The transforming power of starting smallHow to change the way you think about workWhy incremental plans lead to exponential resultsHow understanding the goal structure leads to greater goal achievementResources:Your Best Year EverFull Focus Planner CertificationFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we share a segment from Michael's latest live training, Become Your Best In 2022: Seven Steps to the Life You Want. In this course, Michael covers what it takes to accomplish remarkable goals, how to persevere when things get tough, and how to win in the new year.If you want to hear the full training, there are still slots available. Go to leadto.win/best to reserve your seat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Goal-setting season is just around the quarter. But already, you find yourself tempted to play it safe. You’re dismissing ideas as improbable. You feel reluctant to take risks. Your self-talk leaves something to be desired. In short, your thinking needs a refresh.Verbs, Courtney, and Blake are no strangers to what we call “limiting beliefs.” In this episode, they get honest and practical about the steps you can take to confront your beliefs and improve your thinking. You’ll walk away equipped for the self-reflection that’s essential as you prepare for a new year of goal achievement.In this episode, you’ll discover—The two mindsets that govern your beliefsThree kinds of limiting beliefs you probably holdWhy limiting beliefs are so hard to identifyThe story of Verbs’ past vocation as a rapperA real-time rewrite of a limiting beliefSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The holidays are here. Family is in town. You have more parties than normal. You have events at your kids’ school. At the same time, it’s Q4 and you have year-end deadlines you’re racing to meet. All of a sudden, life is more crazy than usual. How do you keep from dropping the ball or burning out?In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake walk you through three anchors you can cling to this next month to avoid entering January thinking, Wow, what just happened? You don’t have to get swept away this holiday season. You can stay grounded and come out on top when you get back to basics.In this episode, you’ll discover—How to resist the temptation to overcommitWhy defining the win for each day keeps you anchoredThe power of keeping—but adapting—your rituals in busy seasonsTips directly from a planner user on making the planner your ownResources: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 incorporated the Full Focus Planner into your day-to-day life and have transformed your productivity. But you want to go even deeper. You want to maximize the Planner to the fullest and become a power user. You want to be able to display your expertise to customers, colleagues, and potential employers—and maybe even discover new revenue opportunities. Is there a path to all this and more?In this bonus episode, Courtney talks with special guests, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller, about the new Full Focus Planner Pro Certification program. They discuss what this program makes possible for you and how it will open the door to a whole new level of productivity, goal achievement, and success.In this episode, you’ll discover—Who the Full Focus Planner Pro Certification program is forHow to get insider access to product announcements and testingWhat bonus gifts are on offer for those who register in 2021A new, exclusive community for deeper connection and in-depth trainingResources:Full Focus Planner CertificationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The holidays are approaching, and you wish you had more traditions in place to make the time more meaningful and celebratory. But where do you even start? Do traditions happen accidentally, or can you intentionally create the kind of experience you want?In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake go over four steps to creating a new tradition. They discuss how traditions can be like rituals or habits that you automate. When you take what you know about goal-setting and apply it in this context, you can create new traditions that help you slow down and make memories you and your family will look back on fondly long after the holidays are over.In this episode, you’ll discover—How to use the components of setting goals to create traditionsThe value of deciding on timing and scheduling traditions in advanceWhy it can be helpful to adapt a tradition to honor people you’ve lost How the Self-Care Planner helps clarify the outcomes you wantResources: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.

The holidays are here, and you’re gearing up to spend time with family and friends. But the challenge is, the work doesn’t stop. If anything, it’s ramping up for that year-end push. How can you get your work done and spend time with the people around you when your space is overrun and your rhythms are thrown off track, without getting stressed out or rude in the process? In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake discuss four actions you can take to work from home during the holiday season and remain at your best. Whether you’re hosting people, or you’re a traveling guest, you can remain focused and productive when you approach your days with intentionality.In this episode, you’ll discover—How defining your work hours sets you up for quality family time laterWhy anticipating your guests’s needs leads to less workday interruptionsThe benefit of actually leaving the house during work hoursThe power of setting your Daily Big 3 to reduce the undercurrent of stressSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gratitude is something you aspire to but struggle to actually practice. It’s a cycle. November approaches, and you remember to count your blessings. But then Thanksgiving passes, and you resume life as usual, your thoughts about being more thankful fading into the background. How do you keep gratitude more top of mind? In this episode, Courtney and Blake discuss four actions you can take to feel grateful all year round. Aspirations can turn into true change when you develop new habits of thought and behavior along the way. “Becoming more grateful” doesn’t have to remain a vague aspiration. You can make gratitude part of your life when you stop and say “thank you,” write it down, track your wins, and leverage your imagination.In this episode, you’ll discover—The subtle power of communicating the words, “thank you”How to shift into the mindset of gratitude when you’re not feeling itThe importance of practicing simple acts of celebration How to leverage your imagination with “the George Bailey effect”Resources:Full Focus JournalFull 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’re invested in achieving your goals. But recently, the joy has gone out of the journey. You’re quick to notice where you’re falling short. Every time you hit a major milestone, your eyes are already on the next obstacle. You find yourself frustrated and tired. The solution isn’t to push through. It’s to pause and celebrate.In this episode, Courtney and Blake talk candidly about what makes celebration so important—and so hard for high-achievers. The likely culprit? The lies we believe. But you’re not the victim of your thinking. Noticing and unpacking your internal obstacles is the first step toward defeating them.In this episode, you’ll discover—An underrated energy sourceWhy celebrating past wins can lead to future successThe correlation between how we treat ourselves and how we treat othersWhat makes celebration valuable for training our brainsSolidarity if practicing celebration is hard for youSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s Sunday, and you realize the weekend is over and the week is about to come at you full force. You’re anticipating all the things waiting for you on Monday morning. You’re stressing about what needs to be accomplished. You’re anxious about what you might have forgotten. Is there a way for the start of the week to feel less like a potential house of horrors? In this episode, Blake and Courtney discuss how to overcome the Sunday Scaries by considering four key categories as you plan for the upcoming week. They show you how various parts of the Weekly Preview can help you prevent that feeling of dread, so you can start and end your week at ease.In this episode, you’ll discover—What to do when your task list feels impossible to completeHow to avoid getting caught by surprise with important meetings Why being proactive to schedule connection is vital for self-careThe value of reviewing your goals every weekSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever found yourself in the “messy middle” of a goal? You’ve come too far to turn back, but the finish line still feels far away. Do you let the goal slide and give up? Do you grit your teeth and just push through, even if you’re running on empty? How do you get through this part of the journey? In this episode, Blake and Verbs talk with Marissa Hyatt, director of marketing, about one of the most valuable resources for goal achievement: encouragement. They go over four actions you can take to refuel emotionally and replenish your confidence, sense of agency, and belief—and get to the other side.In this episode, you’ll discover—How to make encouragement a natural part of your relationshipsWhy you should curate your media for your current emotional needsThe power of the phrase “if I say so” The surprising value of a daily treasure huntResources:Full Focus Planner CommunityJoe Pera Talks with YouBusiness AcceleratorSee 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 don’t have space to breathe during the fourth quarter? Work has picked up. Meetings seem to be multiplying. Family demands are increasing. Your calendar is packed, and you’re jumping from one thing to the next. How can you keep yourself from feeling spread thin, burnt out, and unable to actually enjoy the “fun things” you’ve said yes to? In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake walk you through the four keys of calendar triage. You don’t have to feel swept away by this last quarter of the year. You can take back your calendar, redefine what full looks like, and set yourself up to win.In this episode, you’ll discover—The filter you must have clarity on before you do calendar triageWhat to ask yourself as you reevaluate the necessity of meetings How to get out of an existing commitment with integrityWhy it’s essential to schedule time for marginResources:Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less―Here's How by Alex Soojung-Kim PangSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You get to the end of the day, only to realize it wasn’t nearly as productive as you wanted it to be. You got caught responding to urgent requests from others. You spent too long responding to emails. You jumped from task to task as each one entered your mind. How do you defeat these daily interruptions and distractions? What can you do to get on track for a productive last quarter?In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake walk you through a series of strategies to get the interruptions and distractions under control. You don’t have to let your time get hijacked. You can design your days rather than drifting through them and, in turn, make greater gains toward your goals.In this episode, you’ll discover—The difference between interruptions and distractionsHow to head off others’ interruptions by signaling your unavailabilityWhy you should make an actual list of what distracts youThe value of building regular breaks into your scheduleResources:Focus Mode on iPhoneBrain.fm appFull Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.