Thank you for this very helpful and inspiring video! Regarding Kanban Boards: I use Trello to organise my life including rather boring things like Finances and inspiring things like doing art. I like to move tasks to the "done" column when they are finished, and I also see what I've managed to accomplish tooking at the "done" column. I have been using other task management tools but I came back to Trello.

!! You will do all the things, I believe that! Good luck and Amy God bless you, Arlene

I have this cute little focusing app where you get raindrops as a reward for focusing to grow plants. It has different focus modes and displays the time on the screen which I find really helpful as a visual person. It also has a strict mode where it doesn't allow you to use other things on your phone while focusing. It gamifies the task making it fun and less monotonous, because my neurospicy brain hates monotonous tasks. Also, I love how you mentioned using video games as a reward for doing your tasks. I'm an avid gamer too and if I'm not careful, I can blow a whole day on gaming and feel absolutely awful afterwards. So using it as a reward has been so helpful to me. Sometimes I do it in small blocks like you said, or if I'm feeling up to it, pick a time in the afternoon I can just focus on my game after I've done a bunch of tasks. Thanks for your tips. I'm going to try the focused walking, might also motivate me to walk my dog lol

I’m interested in all your content but I found the previous video and mention of micro tasking incredibly helpful. I’m definitely eager for more tips and tricks when it comes to focusing and staying on task and not falling prey to procrastination

Great tips! I have added a few below. I'm going to put a few into practice today, starting with a walk before the rain comes. I am trying to believe it IS possible to focus again, after many months of being distracted and derailed by other people's demands, my own chronic illnesses and a new illness, combined with changes to another family member's routine which has made home life unpredictable. Neurodivergence is a big factor, too. I've thought about giving up because it's hard and progress is slow, but it's not an option ... this is the only work I want to do, and I can't stand the thought of leaving some of these projects unfinished. I'm a writer who hasn't written much this year, and an artist whose studio is the sunroom/ dining room in the centre of our small home. I work best when I have a long block of time alone, but those have been rare this year, and I haven't been great at setting boundaries for numerous reasons. I plan to see a psychologist to work through these issues. I have a couple of encouraging and inspiring accountability groups for both art and writing ... I find them very helpful, both for setting quarterly and weekly goals, celebrating wins and receiving empathy when plans don't go as planned. Another strategy I use more than in-person meetups and zoom or discord sessions for cowriting, is virtual body-doubling ... I put on a KZbin video of another writer or artist at work, and work alongside them for a while. Sometimes I find it too interesting or distracting, so I have created playlists of episodes I am familiar with but not yet tired of. One more thing that helps with anxiety, is putting on a TV show in the background ... something to babysit my brain just enough that I can't spiral, whilst not exciting enough to require much attention. I love architecture, so shows like Grand Designs work well for me.

Love this so much. Mooooore please!! I'm going to try so many of these tips

I haven’t watched You Tube for awhile and haven’t seen your Witchy Room makeover till now! It looks fabulous, and I’m pleasantly surprised! Well done with the transformation, Sarra. (at least, I think it’s your Witchy Room 🤭 )

Hey Sarra! 🖐️I listened up to No. 2, then did a few writing sprints before coming back to finish your video! My phone distracts me to no end 😢… Recently Ive been activating Do Not Disturb and that way the Whatsapps don’t tempt me to respond immediately. It’s a work in progress, because I look for distractions or welcome them. Why? I don’t know. Great video, thank you! 🍒 🧚‍♀️

This was such a helpful video, thank you Sarra! I’d love to hear more ideas of you have any ;)

Thank you for the video, Sarra. I found it very helpful as I do let myself get distracted rather easily. The examples are incredibly important in my opinion. When I read a book e.g. about productivity I need to understand 1. what the author meant and 2. what it could look like. That motivates me to try it out myself and it also helps to come up with my own ideas. Also it 'humanizes' (is this the correct word?) a subject as you realize, you're not alone in those things. There are others "fighting the same battles" as you do. It offers a sense of camaraderie. So please, please, continue with these kinds of videos and the examples.

Are you really really sure that you don't have adhd? You sound a ñot like me! Very helpful tips! Thanks a lot!

Im going to try the ritual idea. Would love more tools and techniques!

Someone mentioned a start of day routine, I love having my own end of day routine to help put things away to set myself up for success with the next session of whatever. It’s like putting your dishes in dishwasher and wiping down the counters and stovetop, and then sweeping the kitchen floor and cleaning out the sink and running the disposal unit (per required need) at the end of supper when you’re done with putting the leftovers where they belong.

This was so helpful! It really helped me realize how much I already know about my story, and to structure it better! Thank you for the great video!

😊 This was so helpful! 😅 Any other illustrators here who like to share their pillars for some inspiration?

I'm still trying to remember how I used to write. I used to write so well without being so distracted. But since the pandemic, I have struggled with burnout. I feel unfocus with my work. My writing routine changed so much since the pandemic. I used to write with music, but now I can't. I find my best writing time is early in the mornings, which I can only do on weekends. I'm still trying to find the right routine for myself to stop myself from being unfocused. I hope to try some of your tips to help me to get back into a good routine

Distractions be gone! Thanks for caring & sharing your helpful tips. 💪👍

Thank you so much for mentioning freedom app. I've tried it out and it's been a huge changer for me with my revisions!

Underrated channel!

Pomodoro-length videos please! (25mins). So we can slot the videos in with our writing sprints. Another great one with some helpful tips, thanks! Keen to see some ideas like this: how to set up a reward system that works; fun tools and gadgets for writing and productivity; AI writing software to enhance prose and character development

Thanks, Sarra!

I'd love writer friends that you could check in with. It's just never worked for me due to the different time zones.

To get focused - go scroll David Goggins and then dare yourself to keep sitting around.

Super helpful!

You have a great way of articulating solutions to problems that I haven't quite been able to put words to, so thank you! !!

A handy tip: start each sprint by rereading the previous one. This gets you back into the story world and raring to go. I'd advise against editing it, though, even if you want to, because that gets you out of writer mode and into editing mode if you know what I mean.

Thank you for these videos! I love and need these examples. Right now I’m working to declutter the hoard in my home to make space for writing the book series I started over 10 years ago. I’m also creating the new life for myself after experiencing a lot of loss of loved ones.

Happy birthday to your son!

Love this Sarra!! Great tips!! I needed to hear this!! ❤

Thanks! I totally needed this. My constant need to check my phone is super bad!

You're an amazing teacher Sarra, thank you! And you have beautiful bookshelves!

Great video. Thank u❤️

I've been wanting to incorporate a sense of play into my creativity. I would love for you to explore that more!

My ritual (and I think I first read this in Marie Kondo's book) is I will put on certain apron I have. It's an apron dress thingy for when I'm gardening or going to do artwork. Then I know I have to get down to business. I need a writing one haha.

I like examples. I find that you talking in depth about tips you're giving actually works like some sort of mental exercise. My brain has time to focus on what you're saying and how I can adapt it to my personal conditions. It helps my brain fight resistance.

Similar to your "getting refocused" ritual: if you have a "start your workday" ritual, you can sometimes trick your brain into getting refocused if you do your start your workday ritual, even if later in the day. Your brain is like "wait, I know these steps! These are the 'start the workday' steps! I better start my workday!" 🤣

Love all your videos! Thanks for all the tips and tricks, I'm HB90 alumni and I can't to go through it again for a refresh!

It's interesting. I realize i have those rituals around Nano, but I've never used them the rest of the time.

I love the examples. I also have The Anti Planner. My daughter and I get together and plan out Task Battle. Similar to Battle ship but with tasks. It has been fun. And productive for those tasks that I have put off. 😂

I always love your great tips and reminders! Thank you, Sarra!

This is the first video of yours I’ve ever watched, not only was it very helpful Im absolutely loving the community I’m seeing in ur comment section. You’ve created a very tight knit base which isn’t something I see often on this side of KZbin 💝

Thanks Sarra! I really needed this.

Great video! I'd love to hear more specific tactics and tools.

Not me seeing this while distracted lol

Helpful ideas! I believe the idea of “habit stacking” is in Atomic Habits.

I love the examples!

More packing Shorts Sarra, PLEASE!!!! 🥰

Thank you!

I love the Coach cherry cover! I'm on the hunt for one now.😊