Hello, friends! It's been an interesting week for me, which I address at the start of the episode. From there, I share with you a previous episode of the show that I wanted to make sure that you've heard! This is all about staying focused. It's a great episode for anyone that might struggle with ADHD or simply has trouble concentrating from time to time. Here are the tips I cover:

1. Limit distractions
2. Adjust your space - physical and digital
3. Do NOT multitask
4. Practice mindfulness meditation frequently
5. Journal/Plan every day
6. Check your planner at least 3x per day
7. Set yourself up with an outline before leaving a task
8. Keep a notebook nearby for impulsive thoughts that can wait
9. Force yourself to prioritize
10. If you take it out, put it back
11. Don't procrastinate - if it takes less than a minute do it (unless you're in the middle of something else)
12. Keep a place for your small things
13. Make a mise en place for your workplaces
14. Use neutral inputs to satisfy your attention hunger (white noise etc)
15. Take breaks for movement
16. Abort when you're in to deep
17. Work in shifts
18. Don't use your partner as a coach
19. Use the solution that works, whether it's perfect or not
20. Study yourself

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As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode352

Hello, friends! This is a short and sweet episode. No ads today, but I have two awesome listener questions. 

First, I tackle a question from someone that feels the end of their relationship is inevitable due to moving to another state and they are already struggling with feelings of grief.

The second question is from someone with a background of trauma that wants advice about how to deal with their friend's angry outbursts.

I hope you enjoy!

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode351

Hello, friends! I hope you are all doing well. Special shout out to the moms out there this week! In this episode, I two awesome listener questions. 

Our first question comes from a listener who has been enjoying the podcast and requests an episode focused on "daddy issues." They express curiosity about the causes and potential solutions surrounding this concept. In response to this inquiry, we will delve into the complexities of "daddy issues," examining various contributing factors and discussing potential strategies for healing and personal development.

Moving on to our second question, a long-time listener writes in for the first time, sharing their ongoing struggle with severe social anxiety. They describe how their anxiety often leads to dissociation during conversations, causing them to make impulsive decisions to end interactions prematurely. Despite trying conventional treatments such as CBT, exposure therapy, medication, and group therapy, the listener feels disheartened by the lack of progress and wonders if there are other options available. We'll explore alternative approaches and offer insights on how to navigate social anxiety in a more empowering way.

As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode350

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