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Dec 2024
16m 45s

How to Stay Focused and Productive

Rob Dial
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Ever feel like your to-do list stresses you out more than it helps? I’ll explain how the Zeigarnik Effect—our brain’s tendency to fixate on unfinished tasks—can either drain your energy or fuel your motivation. Listen to learn practical strategies, like breaking big goals into manageable tasks, using the Pomodoro Technique, and celebrating small wins to create momentum.

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