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Focus Is the New Superpower: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out

Focus Is the New Superpower: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out

Update: 2025-10-21
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Your time isn’t your most valuable resource—it’s your attention. In this episode, Dr. Zelana Montminy (Dr. Z), behavioral scientist and author of Finding Focus, joins Lauren to explore why learning to protect your attention is the new workplace superpower. From the myth of multitasking to the everyday “focus thieves” draining your energy, Dr. Z shares practical strategies for reclaiming your focus and thriving at work—without burning out.

You’ll learn:

  • Why multitasking sabotages productivity and how your brain really works.
  • The most common “focus thieves” and how to spot and stop them.
  • Dr. Z’s simple, science-backed tools to reclaim your attention starting today.


Show Notes

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Guest Resources

Dr. Zelana website: https://drzelana.com/

Finding Focus book: https://drzelana.com/findingfocus

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Focus Is the New Superpower: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out

Focus Is the New Superpower: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out