The Productivity Lie That Keeps You Stuck

Let's talk about why trying to do everything is keeping you from doing anything.

I used to think I was great at multitasking.

Projects, emails, social media, family stuff - all at the same time.

Until I found myself staring at a half-finished report and drowning in notifications.

Sound familiar?

Well, guess what?

Your brain isn't wired for constant switching.

One minute, you're in the zone; the next, you're watching cat videos on TikTok.

My breaking point? I almost missed a huge deadline because I was "busy" being busy.

So I started small: Twenty minutes. One task. No distractions.

Turned off notifications. Set specific times for email.

At first, it felt like I was missing out.

But then something shifted.

I started saying no.

Because the reality is not every meeting needs you. Not every text needs an instant reply.

The real secret to momentum? It's not doing more.

It's doing less but doing it fully.

Pick the one thing that moves the needle. Give it everything.

Because finding focus isn't about being perfect.

It's about creating pockets of calm in the chaos.

That's where the magic happens and when momentum begins to build.