In this episode of The Extraordinary Everyday, we explore how distractions have become more than occasional detours—they’ve turned into a lifestyle for many of us. Distractions can be fun, easy, and entertaining, but they often pull us away from living on purpose. Wendy breaks down what distractions are, why even healthy pursuits can become distractions, and how shiny object syndrome keeps us chasing instant gratification at the expense of our health, goals, and relationships.
But it’s not all bad news! Wendy shares powerful tools to help you reclaim your focus, including strategies to identify distractions, set boundaries, prioritize deep work, and build resilience for living intentionally. Listener questions round out the episode, offering practical advice for staying focused while working from home, managing social media, and overcoming shiny object syndrome.
Whether you’re tired of feeling scattered or ready to take control of your attention, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable steps to live a more focused, purposeful life.
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I'm a certified life coach for women who want to take their 'good' lives and make them extraordinary with personal development and life coaching tools. If you are going to find your passion, increase your self-confidence, make more money, strengthen your relationships, build your business, and do it with less struggle and frustration then you're in the right place. My programs are for busy women who want to feel better and live well in their everyday lives.
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