EP 53: Why Your Brain Is Always Distracted as a High-Achieving Mom + 5 Easy Fixes [Stay Focused Part 1]

Hello Amazing Mom!

Are you constantly finding yourself deep in your email inbox or scrolling social media without knowing why you’re there? Do you feel like your brain is in one place and your body is going through the motions of something else? If you're are struggling with distractions and want to reclaim focus, this episode is for you!

As high-achieving moms, we often experience what feels like a constant state of distraction. The good news? It's not a character flaw - it's a common experience with scientific roots in how our brains change through motherhood.

In today’s Part 1 of the Stay Focused two-part series, I share why your brain seems hardwired for distraction and provide 5 practical fixes that will help you reclaim your focus, boost your productivity, and preserve your energy. You will learn how to eliminate common distraction triggers so you can finally stop feeling like you're drowning in your day-to-day.

If you're ready to stop overthinking and conquer distraction, then hit play and together we can RECLAIM FOCUS to Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life!

Episode Highlights

• (0:00): Teaser
• (2:49): The distraction cycle many high-achieving moms experience
• (4:27): The science behind "mom brain" and why our focus changes
• (6:05): Why multi-tasking is actually draining your energy
• (9:10): The 5 common distraction triggers for ambitious moms
• (9:33): 1. How to stop your devices from distracting you
• (12:09): 2. Have a system for capturing & organizing your ideas
• (14:39): 📞 Schedule a free call with Anokhi
• (15:54): 3. Set boundaries on opinion overwhelm when you are distracted
• (18:59): 4. Use an “intuition-first approach” so you can focus on your purpose
• (21:29): 5. How to beat perfectionism when the details distract you from taking action
• (23:09): Recap

Resources Mentioned:

⏪️ EP 31: Calm Your Overwhelm by Planning With a Minimalist Mindset [Spring Into Action Series]

⏪️ EP 3: Working on a Home Project? Get it DONE While Focusing on Family Time

📖 Pritschet, L., Taylor, C.M., Cossio, D. et al. Neuroanatomical changes observed over the course of a human pregnancy. Nat Neurosci 27, 2253–2260 (2024).

📚 “The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't” by Erin Loechner

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