What do you do if you're struggling to stay focused and productive?

Take a moment to rest and acknowledge how you're feeling. Have you been going through something difficult? Is your family doing OK? Have you gotten enough sleep? Try to find the root cause. It may or may not be the lack of rest even.

Blocks can often show up through fears and worries. I would encourage you to look a what you could be worried about/afraid of and ask yourself 'why?' are you afraid of it? Acknowledging the things that scare us can help us put them into perspective.

Some practices I have found useful:- 1) Identify your timewasters and look for ways to buffer yourself against them?....if you are you constantly scrolling newsfeed on social media, then put these apps to sleep during your work hours. 2) Find a place to work that is free from distractions. eg If you working from home, sit far away from the door bell. 3) Get an accountability partner whom you share your progress on your most important tasks during the day 4) Eat that frog-- identify one task on your to-do list that you've been avoiding or don't enjoy doing and ensure you block time early in the day to complete it.

Time is a limited resource, understand where is it getting used. Ask yourself: Is it getting invested or wasted? How you could optimise the priorities and delegation at workplace? What are the values in you are getting challenged when re-prioritising?

Time is a limited resource, understand where is it getting used. Ask yourself: Is it getting invested or wasted? How you could optimise the priorities and delegation at workplace? What are the values in you are getting challenged when re-prioritising?

Try these techniques: Practice active listening, be clear and concise, adapt to your audience, and seek feedback to improve. These strategies can enhance your communication skills and propel your entrepreneurial journey forward.

Seeking support can also just be a friend who knows how much you need to get done. Asking them to hold you accountable is a fabulous way to start getting used to being more disciplined with time. On harder days, when I need a break but don't want to get lost in buffering work - I call a friend and tell them "I need a quick break but I'm going to put a timer on so we don't keep chatting away like normal." I get a refresh and the timer and THEY remind me I have things to do!

Eat well and exercise! The relationship between nutrition, physical activity and productivity is significant. Consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, coupled with regular physical activity, can profoundly impact concentration and productivity. For example, foods abundant in antioxidants, such as blueberries, and omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish, like salmon, can enhance brain health, leading to improved focus and concentration over time. Furthermore, physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, enhancing cognitive function, alertness, and attention span. Exercise is also known to elevate mood, boost energy levels, and enhance overall cognitive performance.

As I said in point 1, rest and try to find the root cause. It may just be that you're lacking rest. Handle your most important and urgent matters first and then give yourself time to properly rest for a while. When I say 'properly rest', I mean don't do anything work related unless you absolutely feel like doing it. Give yourself a few hours to a day or so to rest and think.

Certainly, getting a good night's sleep is crucial! Sleep, rest, and taking breaks will improve focus and concentration, enabling you to complete work more efficiently. Research has shown that all-nighters and marathon study sessions are counterproductive, so promoting breaks to re-energize should always be encouraged.

Even though it's hard to stay motivated, just keep trying. It doesn't matter if you can't accomplish all of your tasks right away: 1 accomplishment is better than no accomplishments. If it's something urgent, ask for help if you need it. Get somebody to hype you up! I've been on the career hunt for months now and I'm still pushing. I have days when I don't even know what I should be doing, but I try something. You see this contribution I'm writing? This is me trying to do something meaningful and productive. You'll find your motivation and focus when it's time. It won't be gone forever.

If you've reached here, you've probably crossed out all other reasons listed above. You're probably anxious and the mind is racing with thoughts, one to another and before you realise it you've been taken on a rollercoaster ?? ride and are left feeling exhausted before even starting your day. Get hold of your thoughts and see what's bothering you. Start with "morning pages" if you haven't already. Wishing you productive mornings & days!

Sometimes it’s just a phase, Sail through the tides and bring your stakeholders (including family) into confidence. Take third person view and reorient yourself. Finally reflect when the phase has passed on what went well and what are the learning.

Focus more on energy management rather than just focusing on time management. Everybody has their own energy level. You may have 2 hours to do a task but do you have enough energy to do it? Does your mind wander every 20 minutes and are you utilising more energy to focus again? If yes, perhaps meditation is the answer. Through meditation, you will have the ability to focus on tasks effortlessly and do more work. Time management is quite easy because we can find an "N" number of techniques. I personally use the Pomodoro technique, time batching, the 2-minute rule, and the 5-second by Mel Robbins rule. But I feel the core is Energy management, eating healthy food, keeping your mind in a positive state and meditation.