Background stress is invisible clutter
- You may not notice it, but unresolved tension eats focus.
- Before blaming yourself, ask: What’s unfinished, unsaid, or undecided in my life that’s hijacking my mind?
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You don’t have a time problem. You’re likely exhausted from managing your energy like a machine and your attention like it’s unlimited. The real issue? You’ve never been taught how to design your focus. Here is a breakdown in an unconventional way.
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