April Fools brings to mind pranks, jokes, and humorous shenanigans. It gives us permission to take ourselves and our lives a little less seriously, if only for a day. But the truth is, we’re fooling ourselves all the time, with often harmful results. It comes down to our thinking. We tell ourselves lies in ways […] The post The Lies We Tell to Fool Ourselves appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

Accidental soccer coach Ted Lasso is famous for telling his players to “be a goldfish.” Why? Because a goldfish has a ten-second memory and can’t dwell on its mistakes. That’s a plus, but there’s a downside. Research shows a connection between working memory and our ability to focus. “Individuals who perform well on memory tasks […] The post Ted Lasso Was Wrong: Don’t Be a Goldfish appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

Bad news first: You don’t default to doing good, hard things. You probably default to conserving energy and hedging your bets. It’s nature’s way of protecting us. But it’s not very satisfying, is it? Most of the time, it’s the struggle and sense of adventure a challenge presents that leads to the greatest personal satisfaction. […] The post You See, You Do: The Importance of Visibility appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

Fear makes a terrific short-term motivator. If a vehicle is careening toward you or a big branch snaps just behind you in a forest, the release of adrenaline and cortisol might just save your life. Fear is designed to keep us safe. And most of the time, it does a pretty great job.  But fear […] The post Battling Nameless Fears to Get Your Life Back appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

You can live your life on purpose. It begins by creating a “Life Plan.” This won’t insulate you from life’s many adversities and unexpected twists and turns, but it will help you become an active participant in your life, intentionally shaping your own future. The post Creating a Life Plan appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

Goals are, without a doubt, among the most powerful tools on the path to transformation. They clarify our destination. They focus our effort. They marshall our motivation. The result? They invite us to change. But goals, by themselves, aren’t enough. You can have successful days and even successful years and still fall short of a […] The post Your Annual Goals Need a Bigger Picture. Here’s Why. appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

Most people approach the future like someone armed with a machete in dense undergrowth: they find their way by trying to see past everything competing for their attention, knocking aside obstacles as necessary. The result? Wasted energy and lack of direction. Creating a plan for your life is like building a railroad: it provides a […] The post The 4 Essential Questions for Any Life Plan appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

In the age of screens, few other things can hold the attention of a thousand people for well over an hour. But a symphony can capture an audience. The soaring notes. The building harmonies. The skillful execution. Music like that transcends barriers and speaks a language we all know: the language of the heart. The […] The post Life Planning: Turning Life into a Symphony appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

Here’s an unfortunate truth: All goals eventually lose their shine. The goal that seemed essential and exciting on day one can feel more like a chore after a few weeks. Maybe progress hasn’t come as quickly as you hoped. Maybe pursuing your goal is much more, well, ordinary than you anticipated. Or maybe you’re encountering […] The post Building Your Goal Grit appeared first on Full Focus ..read more

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