Finding Focus in a Distracted World: Tips from Esmeralda Morales

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In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li is joined by TikToker and creative storyteller Esmeralda Morales to discuss how to find focus and reclaim creativity in a world full of digital distractions. Esmeralda shares her personal journey of shifting to a more intentional, low-tech lifestyle centered around journaling, including the transformative power of morning pages, her analog "journal ecosystem," and the importance of setting boundaries with technology. Together, they explore practical tips for building productive habits, staying consistent, and regaining your personal power, creativity, and attention. Whether you're looking to beat overwhelm, foster creativity, or simply make more time for what matters, this episode is full of actionable insights and inspiration.

Esmeralda Elsa Morales is a writer with over nine years of experience in film and television. She is currently working on a Young Adult novel while trying to lead a more intentional and low-tech lifestyle with journaling at the center of it all.

Timestamps:

[00:01:10] – Dr. Christine shares her background and introduces Esmeralda
[00:02:24] – Esmeralda starts sharing her story and background
[00:03:38] – Esmeralda talks about joining TikTok and her analog journey
[00:09:10] – Explanation of morning pages and how Esmeralda uses them
[00:11:23] – The impact of morning pages on self-awareness and courage
[00:14:48] – Discussion on passivity and overwhelm in the digital age
[00:21:19] – Esmeralda on commitment, discipline, and habit-building
[00:27:43] – Lessons learned from consistency and small steps
[00:31:29] – Esmeralda defines creativity and its meaning in her life
[00:34:51] – How to find and follow Esmeralda online

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