Why You’re Always Distracted - 5 Mistakes Ruining Your Focus
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How to improve focus is one of the questions I get asked most about. Whether you’re a student, creator, professional or entrepreneur, being able to focus is extremely helpful. This video is the first in a 3 part series about focus, where we’re covering the 5 main mistakes that people make. Let me know what you find useful in the comments! Enjoy x
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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:21 - Mistake 1 - Not Having a Plan
5:13 - Mistake 2 - Ignoring How You Feel
9:14 - Mistake 3 - You’re Switching Between Too Many Tasks
11:42 - Mistake 4 - You’re Not Taking Breaks
14:26 - Mistake 5 - You’re Not Hitting the Golden Trio