Monday Sep 02, 2024

Mastering Productivity in the Digital Age: Attention Management & Deep Work with Maura Thomas

In this conversation, productivity expert Maura Thomas explores the crucial skills of attention management and deep focus in our distraction-filled world. Maura helps us understand why "time management" is an outdated concept and how properly managing our attention can transform our productivity. She shares practical strategies for overcoming distractions, achieving flow, and harnessing our cognitive resources to achieve significant results. Whether you're navigating the challenges of remote work or striving for a balanced, productive life, this episode offers transformative insights and actionable advice to help you thrive in the 21st century.

SHOWNOTES -

00:00:00 - Episode and Guest Introduction

00:02:13 - Why managing attention is more critical than managing time

00:12:20 - Understanding deep focus & how to achieve a state of flow

00:15:22 - Strategies for scheduling deep work sessions

00:20:33 - Training your brain to slip into deep focus

00:23:38 - Components of the Empowered Productivity System (It’s transformational!)

00:28:45 - What it actually means to be productive

00:33:35 - Goal Setting for better focus + overcoming self-sabotage

00:39:20 - A truly productive human

00:42:38 - 8 ways to overcome procrastination

00:48:50 - Replenishing internal resources