#041: How to Deal with Setbacks

06/08/20 • 24 min

You’ve got big plans, but life has a habit of getting in the way. For every one of your goals, there seem to be a dozen setbacks or problems. Before long, you’re bogged down in delays, frustration, and disappointment. Honestly, it seems like you can’t catch a break!

The truth is that setbacks and failures are inevitable! They’re not the end of the road but the beginning of a fresh start. In this episode, we’ll show you exactly how to harvest the learning from your latest setback, then toss it like a banana peel and keep moving.

Get yourself unstuck and back on track to achieve your goals!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to shift from a mindset of failure to a mindset of progress.
Tips for seeing real, three-dimensional growth in yourself even when things aren’t going exactly as planned.
That problems are actually part of the process, not a hindrance to it.
Questions to ask yourself when processing a setback or failure.
How to make sure you learn from even the most unexpected turns.

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Get yourself unstuck and back on track to achieve your goals!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to shift from a mindset of failure to a mindset of progress.
Tips for seeing real, three-dimensional growth in yourself even when things aren’t going exactly as planned.
That problems are actually part of the process, not a hindrance to it.
Questions to ask yourself when processing a setback or failure.
How to make sure you learn from even the most unexpected turns.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students planner, available for preorder now. Learn more at www.fullfocusplanner.com/preorder.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#040: The Link Between Sleep and Productivity

You want to be more productive. And you could be except for one problem. You have to sleep! Sooner or later, you have to quit achieving and start sleeping. What a downer!

Actually, it’s not. Far from undermining your achievement, sleep is an essential ingredient in productivity! We’ll show you why. Plus, we’ll give you 10 tips for getting more and better sleep so you can bring your best self to work every day.

Try this, and you’ll be amazed at the spike in your productivity. You’ll go from yawning your way through the day to being recharged, re-focused, and more productive than ever.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The effect of sleep on your immune system and cognitive abilities—and why you should care.
How to shift from thinking of sleep as an enemy to thinking of it as a beloved friend and productivity booster.
Tips on improving your sleep hygiene to give yourself the best environment for dozing off.
Why you should exercise daily—and when you should do it.
What you can do during the day to make sure you’re able to sleep at night.

A lot of the research from this episode came from Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316/

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by Compass, a monthly program to help Full Focus Planner users stay on track with their goals. Learn more at fullfocusplanner.com/compass.

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#042: How to Escape the Messy Middle

You get really excited about goal achievement. But after a few weeks, the buzz wears off. Momentum slows, enthusiasm wanes. It seems like it will never end! Why does every goal turn out to be a marathon?

Actually, that’s all pretty normal. To get to a preferred future, you always have to get through the “messy middle.” We’ve been there too. And based on our experience, we’ve developed a simple solution for getting through the doldrums of goal achievement and regaining your momentum.

Try it, and you’ll escape from the messy middle and get back on track to accomplishing your plans. Finally, you can stop feeling stuck and get excited about your goals again!

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to make progress toward your goals even when things get tough.
Why context matters in goal achievement—and what to do when it changes.
The importance of revisiting your motivations and reconnecting with your why.
How to identify when a goal needs to be dropped, adjusted, or moved to a different quarter.
Practical steps to lay out a clear path forward toward a successful year.

This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students planner, available for preorder now. Learn more at www.fullfocusplanner.com/preorder.

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