Episode #76: Doom Scrolling, Distractions, and Done Days with Maura Thomas

What if productivity isn’t really a time problem but an attention problem? In this episode, Dr. Cindy talks with accomplishment strategist Maura Thomas about the difference between being busy and actually getting meaningful work done. They unpack why so many people end the day feeling drained but unaccomplished, how distractions and digital habits steal focus, and why inboxes and to-do lists should never be the same thing. Maura shares practical insight on attention management, empowered productivity, and making more intentional choices with your time. It’s an eye-opening conversation about focus, progress, and ending your day feeling like it truly mattered.

In this episode, we cover:

• (4:00) What makes a good day at work for you?
• (6:00) Does your to-do list have a to-do list?
• (10:00) Learning how to prioritize your to-do list to find value in your day.
• (18:00)What is attention management?
• (24:00) The more we scroll the more we scroll.
• (36:00)Rapid-fire questions

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About Maura Thomas:

Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and the most widely-cited authority on attention management. Her proprietary Empowered ProductivityTM System has been embraced by the likes of NASA, Comcast, and Google. She's ranked in the Top 10 Time Management Professionals in the World, and was named a Top Leadership Speaker by Inc. Magazine and Vistage International. She's also a TEDx Speaker and the author of six best-selling books. Maura is frequently featured in major business outlets, including Business Insider, Fast Company, and the Washington Post, and she’s also a regular contributor to both Forbes

and the Harvard Business Review, with articles there viewed over a million times.

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