Ep. 57 - The 52/17 Focus Technique with Mary Ellen Knauff

🎙️ Episode 57 – The 52/17 Focus Technique with Mary Ellen KnauffIn this episode, host Hannah Morgan talks with productivity expert and working mom Mary Ellen Knauff about one of her favorite time management tools — the 52/17 Focus Technique. Mary Ellen explains how focusing deeply for 52 minutes and resting for 17 helps working parents maximize productivity and maintain energy throughout the day.🔑 Key Takeaways:– The 52/17 Focus Technique promotes deep work followed by meaningful rest.– Morning is the best time for long-focus sessions when willpower is highest.– Turning off notifications and using fewer screens reduces distraction.💬 Quotes from Mary Ellen Knauff:– “Five-minute breaks never feel long enough to recharge — 17 minutes lets your brain rest and reset.”– “Focus is like willpower — it fades throughout the day.”– “When you come back from a break, leave yourself a note: start here next.”📚 Resources Mentioned:– Mary Ellen Knauff: Productivity expert helping working moms with sustainable time management tools.– Heron House Management⁠: A virtual house management service designed to reduce mental load and stress for busy families.📝 Full transcript available on our website: www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-57📅 New episodes every Tuesday💛 Sponsored by Heron House Management