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What changed for people who did Becoming Focused and Indistractable

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About Becoming Focused and Indistractable

For 27 days, join Nir Eyal - pioneering expert in the field of habit formation - as he guides you through his four-step process for lifelong indistractability. By applying today's best approaches in neuroscience and psychology you'll gain the personal power to direct your attention and energy where they matter most to you.

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38 stories clustered into the following categories

21Time & daily life
19Focus & productivity
19Mind & emotions
8Relationships & family
4Digital habits
2Work & career

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Erik Sõlg

"I've reached a point where I can navigate my days without being pulled away by social media"

Erik Sõlg · Computer Systems Engineer · Tallinn, Estonia
…mess with my time scheduling before enrolling in this program, I still struggled to stick to my time-boxed calendar and completely avoid my digital distractions, even with notifications turned off. This course helped me identify the root causes of my distraction through many introspective and other exercises. Before the quest, distractions were inevitable. Now, they've become a choice. By applying Eyal's methods and app recommendations, I've…
Dijana Llugolli

"I am NOW a better mom, friend, coach because I accept myself holistically"

Dijana Llugolli · Success and Business Coach · Stockholm, Sweden
Before this program, I always thought that my WORK will make me fulfilled as a mom or a woman. I struggled with focus and completing tasks because I was always chasing the next big thing in my work. During this program I had a deep look within and realizing that the biggest internal distraction was seeking love and validation from the outside. Once I discovered that I already have all the things available in my current presence, I stopped chasing that externally. Now, I am able to…
Natalia Filipescu

"This quest showed me how little I knew and helped me understand what actually lies behind my “distractive” behavior"

Natalia Filipescu · Programm Coordinator · Frankfurt, Germany
Before this quest, I also thought that technology is the main problem and that by hiding my phone distractions will go away. Or that I just can't stop myself from watching those Youtube videos. This quest showed me how little I knew and helped me understand what actually lies behind my "distractive" behavior. This past year had been extremely challenging in terms of management and juggling all tasks and chores. I couldn't wish for a better time…
Solanyi Ulloa

"There is a Quest for that," let this quest be the roadmap to be indistractable"

Solanyi Ulloa · Nurse · Tampa, United States
…The digital realm is a vast ocean where our children sail their own ships, and I learned that my role is to teach my child how to navigate, not to steer for her. By shifting the responsibility to my child, granting her the autonomy to manage her own electronic devices and online preferences, I'm seeing the fruits of trust and accountability blossom. It's a delicate balance between independence while setting boundaries, but the rewards are manifold. As I share this story, it's my hope to…
Maria Lains

"Now all areas of my life are in my calendar which makes me feel in control of my own life"

Maria Lains · Nutritionist · Lisbon, Portugal
A really game-changer on how much work done and focus I can do now... My work schedule is always different from day to day and although I would have a calendar with lots of activities, now all areas of my life…
Filipe Baumeister

"I learned so much and this is helping me soo much in my everyday"

Filipe Baumeister · Coach · Heidelberg, Germany
What an amazing quest! I learned so much and this is helping me soo much in my everyday. I feel much more focused, I am living more by my values and I am growing in all areas of my life at the same time with a tremendous speed, what wasn't possible before the quest. Highly recommend it to anyone! Thank you Nir Eyal!
Margie Serrato, PhD

"You will be surprised by what you learn in this program, and will learn how to make better commitments to yourself and your goals"

Margie Serrato, PhD · Transformation Coach · Santa Fe, United States
…This was an area of struggle for the past handful of years, after all. Nir Eyal's quest felt like the best place to begin--and I was right. As a result of this program, I learned some uncomfortable truths that I had to confront. This was the biggest lesson: there are root causes to our distractions, and when we confront them, we can manage and overcome them--and…
Win Phyo

"Now I have a bunch of tools in my toolkit"

Win Phyo · Senior Landscape Architect · Bath, United Kingdom
…Day by day Nir introduced simple yet practical and reflective techniques to optimize my focus in all parts of my life. Work-life was where I needed the most guidance and it has changed the way I prioritize my projects to being mindful of other people so I am NOT adding to the distraction! Now I have a bunch of tools in my toolkit and I am equipped to be a superheroine with the power of being indistractable at this day and…
Chiraag Swaly

"I have come away from the quest feeling comfortable in my approach to my work and personal life"

Chiraag Swaly · Head of Apprenticeship Design · London, United Kingdom
When I started this quest, I was looking for something that will give me a clear strategy on building my focus muscle and dealing with distractions. This quest was really good to understand the root causes of my behaviors and very clear strategies to help deal with them. Nir is a great teacher and he uses his own personal stories to help us understand how these distractions manifest. He also uses lots of…
Nancy Morgan-McCord

"My days are smooth and flow with ease"

Nancy Morgan-McCord · Entrepreneur · San Antonio, United States
…I value and am more conscientious of others' time. My days are smooth and flow with ease. It is almost ineffable the deep sense of peace I feel as I move through my day. The most significant areas of life I experience is MY UNDERSTANDING OF SELF and MY BANK ACCOUNT, each has increase ten-fold. Also, I'm…
Nuchanat Kraprayoon

"This Quest gave me more than tools to focus—it gave me awareness of my triggers and clarity in my priorities"

Nuchanat Kraprayoon · Actor · Bangkok, Thailand
…That moment inspired me to buy and read the book, and later I felt called to join this Quest. I want to thank Nir Eyal, Vishen Lakhiani, and Mindvalley for opening this door for me. 🌱 What I Gained This Quest gave me more than tools to focus-it gave me awareness of my triggers, clarity in my priorities, and practical strategies to live by my values. I also discovered how these lessons can extend to teaching children: helping them build healthy habits, manage distractions, and grow with…
Maggie

"I get to better understand what actually drives people into distraction and what to do"

Maggie · High-school student · Jakarta, Indonesia
Before this program, I was all over the place. Everyday always felt so fast and yet I didn't get much work done. Powerless, I might say. Through this program, I get to better understand what actually drives people into distraction and what to do when feeling a certain 'discomfort'. Nir and this program has significantly made a change in how I view things and feelings in my day to day life. I truly grateful for this…
Ing Sasisakulpon

"My productivity, mental health, and relationship have improved immensely"

Ing Sasisakulpon · Online Education Business · Bangkok, Thailand
…I didn't know how to cope with all the triggers and get distracted all the time despite my effort to schedule my time every day. Now after I have finished this program my productivity, mental health, and relationship have improved immensely. I literally have my life back again.
Yee Von Chan

"I find it easier to focus on what's important rather than getting distracted"

Yee Von Chan · Book Illustrator · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
…These days, I'm much more conscious of how I use my time, and my relationship with time has improved. Most of my days are filled with activities that align with my values and goals. I find it easier to focus on what's important rather than getting distracted. I'm not claiming to be perfect, but I have noticed that my days are now much more manageable and, somewhat ironically, simpler. Some days,…
Venance Roche

Reduced social media overuse by understanding internal triggers

Venance Roche · Marketing Strategy Consultant & Podcaster · Mumbai, India
My most significant improvement has been the amount of time spent on social media. Before this quest, social media was my biggest distraction. Through the quest, I realised that social media is not the only problem; it was my lack of awareness of my internal triggers. Over time I have learnt to be more self-compassionate and have improved my relationship with myself by understanding my internal triggers.…
Rhia Docherty

"I saw my score go up by 31% and now it is about making sure I keep practicing the new skills I have learned and becoming a little more indistractable each and every day"

Rhia Docherty · Fundraising Director · London, United Kingdom
…I'm on social media less about Ben though I use it for promotion and I'm actually finding it is more effective and I'm getting similar results without the random distraction factor. Similarly, scheduling email response time has made me more productive. Using the pre and post assessment I saw my score go up by 31% and now it is about making sure I keep practicing the new skills I have…
Ashish Hirani

"Honestly speaking, this course has bought many positive changes in my life"

Ashish Hirani · Entrepreneur · Kolkata, India
This programme has bought many positive changes in my daily routine and my life. First, I am now able to schedule my daily properly based on my values and I feel by doing this I am becoming more productive every day. Second, I am able to avoid distractions of social media & WhatsApp and focus more to complete the work at hand first. Third, I am able to…
Marcos Buydid

"I get all the tools to become more focused and indistractable day by day in every aspect of my life"

Marcos Buydid · Software Developer · Montevideo, Uruguay
Thanks to this program I get all the tools to become more focused and indistractable day by day in every aspect of my life. Now I can timebox my day, prioritize my time according to my values and get everything done according to my calendar.
Zydrunas Jankevicius

"Surprisingly, it had a really positive impact on family life"

Zydrunas Jankevicius · Product manager · Vilnius, Lithuania
…What I have got is the structure for productivity and principles on how to effectively deal with today's abundance of pings and dings demanding our attention. I'm not a master yet. But finally, I feel that I am in control. Surprisingly, it had a really positive impact on family life :)
Gerry

"I can have the theory and practice to be more aware of what is happening around me with the distractions"

Gerry · Healthcare Manager · Mexico City, Mexico
Thanks to this program, I can have the theory and practice to be more aware of what is happening around me with the distractions that are becoming more and more common and I can notice how we lose focus on certain moments to take advantage of them and be more present and integral.
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These are personal accounts written by participants. Results vary, and nothing here is medical advice.
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