In this conversation, productivity expert Maura Thomas explores the crucial skills of attention management and deep focus in our distraction-filled world. Maura helps us understand why "time management" is an outdated concept and how properly managing our attention can transform our productivity. She shares practical strategies for overcoming distractions, achieving flow, and harnessing our cognitive resources to achieve significant results. Whether you're navigating the challenges of remote work or striving for a balanced, productive life, this episode offers transformative insights and actionable advice to help you thrive in the 21st century.
SHOWNOTES -
00:00:00 - Episode and Guest Introduction
00:02:13 - Why managing attention is more critical than managing time
00:12:20 - Understanding deep focus & how to achieve a state of flow
00:15:22 - Strategies for scheduling deep work sessions
00:20:33 - Training your brain to slip into deep focus
00:23:38 - Components of the Empowered Productivity System (It’s transformational!)
00:28:45 - What it actually means to be productive
00:33:35 - Goal Setting for better focus + overcoming self-sabotage
00:39:20 - A truly productive human
00:42:38 - 8 ways to overcome procrastination
00:48:50 - Replenishing internal resources
00:52:40 - Remote work productivity that doesn’t need discipline
00:59:35 - Work-life balance
01:08:40 - How parents can protect their child’s ability to focus
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