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items Unable to focus? Suddenly lost in a 3 hour social media scroll before getting anything done? Me too! Here are my tools that help me stay focused on my goals. Great options for medical school, residency, home life, and beyond.
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Focus Tools
Take away distractions, achieve success, etc, etc.
Brick is THE tool to be using right now. You lock your phone apps using this physical device. When you're ready to use your phone again you can “unbrick” by tapping your phone to the device. A great option that gives something tangible before choosin...
Brick — Take Back Control of Your Screen Time
I used Plum Paper planners for nearly decade before switching over to digital. Really high quality paper, covers, and designs. They have a wide variety of layouts, for whatever best suits your needs. They have a handful of layouts that can be organiz...
Plum Paper
Sleep is so important for learning, focus, and productivity. I really like sunrise clocks. It gives me the option to use blackout curtains and keep my room really dark, while still allowing for a mimic of natural light in the morning.
Hatch Sunrise Alarm
Garmin watches are great, common fitness watches. I also really like having something that lets me view my notifications without picking up my phone, so I'm less likely to be tempted to scroll.
Garmin Forerunner 165 - Running Watch
Digital Resources
Helpful places to find tips, tricks, and motivation
A sweet little focus bean! I love this free focus app made by Hank Green of Vlogbrothers and CrashCourse fame. As you spend time focusing off of your phone, you earn decorations for your bean's home.
Focus Friend By Hank Green
My go to calendar and to-do app. A really pretty layout and easy to schedule and reschedule things. Syncs with both a computer desktop app as well as a phone app.
Structured Daily Planner: Optimize Your Time Management
I'm always collecting new articles and trying to keep notes on different conditions and treatments. Some folks use Evernote, but I usually find it a little overwhelming. I've been using OneNote since my first year of medical school and is simple and ...
Personal File Sharing & Cloud Storage | Microsoft OneDrive
Great note taking app. I use mine for my digital calendar/planner. It's also a great place to take handwritten notes with a stylus (planning my time off, planning home design, etc.).
Goodnotes - Note Taking App
This is my go to digital planner. I use the undated general planner, but there's also ones for specific planning for things like planning or annual planners. Available in vertical and horizontal layouts. Simple but with tons of useable templates.
ThissPlanner - Etsy
Eat the frog! This is a mantra I repeat to myself often. It's really easy for me to avoid whatever I'm dreading the most. This philosophy really focuses on getting these completed first to set yourself up for success.
What Is Eat the Frog? A Simple System for Productivity Minimalists
A medical school classic. Endless flashcards for learning and memorization is often the only way to chip away at pharmacology, etc. Great app with tons of good study decks on Reddit.
Anki - powerful, intelligent flashcards
Books to Help You Continue to Thrive
Consistency is key and there's always more to learn
The classic book for shifting your mindset and building positive habits.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
I really like anything written by Atul Gawande. This is a great read that's part motivation and parly just really interesting to read.
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
This one is on my TBR list. I would like to become more well spoken in my day to day life. I'm working to make this a more conscious habit.
Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
Everyone has to start somewhere. Life is about being a beginner over and over. Embracing that process and avoiding stagnation is a key to continuing to grow.
Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning
Everyday, we create a world with even more layers of distraction. Learning to focus takes practice. This is an interesting read to learn more about all of the things competing for attention.
How Attention Works: Finding Your Way in a World Full of Distraction
I am fairly disorganized by nature. When I am busy and a little sleep deprived, I am especially scatter brained. This book looks to give examples on tips to organize the mind and your life.
The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight