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Jan 2021
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Episode 237: 20 Tips to Help You Focus

Robert Duff, Ph.D.
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Whether you are diagnosed with an attentional disorder like ADHD or you are just having a hard time focusing right now, I have 20 real tips that will help you focus more and stress less. 

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Full show notes available at duffthepsych.com/episode237

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