Why You Can't Focus + 6 Proven Ways to Eliminate Distractions for Good - EP. 52
Tue Dec 30 2025
Let's be honest...your phone is stealing your time, not other people. If you struggle to sit in silence for even 10 minutes, this episode will change how you work.
In this episode, I'm breaking down why focus feels so hard and how to eliminate distractions for good without becoming a productivity robot.
What You'll Learn:
✅ Why focus is a skill, not a personality trait
✅ The Pomodoro Method and why timers are game-changers
✅ How to break your phone addiction (practical digital detox tips)
✅ Setting up your environment to minimize distractions
✅ Why being comfortable with boredom makes you more focused
📚 Resources Mentioned:
EooCoo Timer: https://amzn.to/4oZot7Q
GET 20% OFF BRAINFM science-backed FOCUS MUSIC: https://brain.fm/thefireinside
App blockers: Freedom, Stay Focused
Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://a.co/d/0Txyeb1
Digital tools to track your time: Toggl, https://pomodorotimer.com/, and Sunsama: https://try.sunsama.com/sade
WORK WITH ME
Book a Coaching Consultation Call: https://thefireinsidesade.com/consultation-call/
Grab Your Time Management Starter Kit: https://thefireinsidesade.com/starterkit
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro: Your phone is the real distraction
1:41 - Why focusing is so hard (and why it's a skill)
5:07 - Practical Tip #1: Use timers to eliminate distractions
7:38 - Close your tabs! Minimalism = focus
8:43 - Clear your environment for mental clarity
10:47 - Set boundaries with digital distractions
16:07 - Get comfortable with boredom
💬STAY CONNECTED:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadekelly_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefireinsidesade
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sadekelly_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sade-kelly/
Website: https://thefireinsidesade.com/
👩🏾💻 ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. I’m Sade Kelly, CEO and founder of The Fire Inside, a high performance coaching company. As a High Performance Coach, I help high achieving woman reclaim 10+ hours a week to grow their career or business, stay consistent, and make time for what matters most, without burning out.
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Let's be honest...your phone is stealing your time, not other people. If you struggle to sit in silence for even 10 minutes, this episode will change how you work. In this episode, I'm breaking down why focus feels so hard and how to eliminate distractions for good without becoming a productivity robot. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why focus is a skill, not a personality trait ✅ The Pomodoro Method and why timers are game-changers ✅ How to break your phone addiction (practical digital detox tips) ✅ Setting up your environment to minimize distractions ✅ Why being comfortable with boredom makes you more focused 📚 Resources Mentioned: EooCoo Timer: https://amzn.to/4oZot7Q GET 20% OFF BRAINFM science-backed FOCUS MUSIC: https://brain.fm/thefireinside App blockers: Freedom, Stay Focused Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://a.co/d/0Txyeb1 Digital tools to track your time: Toggl, https://pomodorotimer.com/, and Sunsama: https://try.sunsama.com/sade WORK WITH ME Book a Coaching Consultation Call: https://thefireinsidesade.com/consultation-call/ Grab Your Time Management Starter Kit: https://thefireinsidesade.com/starterkit TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: Your phone is the real distraction 1:41 - Why focusing is so hard (and why it's a skill) 5:07 - Practical Tip #1: Use timers to eliminate distractions 7:38 - Close your tabs! Minimalism = focus 8:43 - Clear your environment for mental clarity 10:47 - Set boundaries with digital distractions 16:07 - Get comfortable with boredom 💬STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadekelly_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefireinsidesade TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sadekelly_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sade-kelly/ Website: https://thefireinsidesade.com/ 👩🏾💻 ABOUT ME Hi! I'm so glad you're here. I’m Sade Kelly, CEO and founder of The Fire Inside, a high performance coaching company. As a High Performance Coach, I help high achieving woman reclaim 10+ hours a week to grow their career or business, stay consistent, and make time for what matters most, without burning out.