Do You F*cking Mind? 2025 Rebrand & Glow Up Day 7: Effectively directing your focus
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Jan 20, 2025 Discover how effective time management and time blocking can sharpen your focus and skyrocket your productivity. Delve into the myths of multitasking and learn why concentrating on one task at a time is key for creativity. Explore the surprising benefits of boredom in fostering cognitive growth, especially in kids. Plus, hear about the importance of clean drinking water for mental clarity. It's a deep dive into mastering your focus for a transformative glow-up!
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Selective Attention & Multitasking
- Be more selective with your attention, as it's where you direct it that matters.
- Eliminate multitasking for high-focus tasks; switch between only one focused task and one non-focused task.
Flow State in Writing
- Alexis describes her writing process, highlighting the difference between focused and scattered sessions.
- Focused sessions led to higher quality and quantity of writing due to the flow state achieved.
Time Blocking
- Implement time blocking for enhanced focus.
- Dedicate specific blocks of time to one high-focus task at a time, avoiding switching between tasks during the block.