Sue explores the concept of hyperfocus and its importance in boosting productivity and achieving goals. She shares seven key steps to help listeners get into a hyperfocused state, emphasising the need for an optimal environment free of distractions, and discusses the significance of gathering all necessary tools, setting the mood, turning off distractions, deciding on a timeframe, setting alarms, taking breaks, and ensuring intentionality in the hyperfocused work. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Regardless of having ADHD or not, anyone can achieve a hyperfocus state with the right environment and mindset.
• Turn off all distractions such as phones, smartwatches, and desktop notifications to maintain focus on the task at hand.
• Gather all necessary tools and equipment beforehand to avoid interruptions and maintain focus during the activity.
• Decide on a specific timeframe for hyperfocus sessions and stick to it consistently to build a productive habit.
• After a hyperfocus session, take a break before repeating the process to maintain productivity and avoid burnout.

BEST MOMENTS

"Hyper-focus is where you are all consumed, mind, body, and soul in the activity that you're doing." 

"Anyone can get into a hyperfocus state on command, provided they have an optimal environment." 

"That is the end of your focus. That is the end of you focusing on one thing because you're just constantly interrupted by noise and people vying for your attention." 

"Hyper-focus is you producing something, you producing content, you producing something towards your goal, you working on whatever your program is." 

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Sue Parker is a mum of 3, entrepreneur, podcaster and global speaker. As a former tech leader and equality & diversity champion, Sue went from burnout to breakthrough. Her journey of becoming an entrepreneur has seen her take the highs and lows life has to offer. From her unspoken post natal depression to opening the WIT global conference speaking to 100k women in 50 countries.

She’s hit imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs and had to unlearn and relearn to start creating a life with more financial freedom and aligned to her values. Still working on her mindset today and supporting other freedom seekers, including side hustlers, career women and business owners. Sue shares her personal challenges, the key lessons and wisdom we can all use to manifesting our life by design.