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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 29 MIN

Why You Can’t Focus Anymore and the Simple Fix You’re Missing

from The Sock Drawer · host Lisa

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck lately… this episode is going to hit home.Because what if the problem isn’t that you don’t have clarity…what if it’s that your life has become too complicated to see it?In this conversation, Lisa sits down with Alen Yen, President and Creative Director of iFactory, who has spent over 30 years helping organizations simplify complex ideas into clear, meaningful experiences. But what makes this episode powerful isn’t just his professional expertise—it’s how deeply personal this conversation becomes.Alen shares what it actually feels like to live with a constantly busy, overloaded mind, and why so many of us struggle to take even the smallest steps forward. He opens up about ADHD, mental clutter, and the reality that sometimes the hardest tasks… are the simplest ones.Together, Lisa and Alen unpack:Why modern life is designed to overwhelm you—and how to push backThe “golden moment” in your morning that can change everythingHow clarity is not something you find, but something you buildWhy empathy (especially for yourself) is the starting point for changeA simple, science-backed way to reset your mind when you feel stuckAnd maybe most importantly…Alen shares a powerful reminder that clarity doesn’t come from doing more.It comes from removing what no longer belongs.If you’ve been carrying too much, thinking too much, or trying to do everything at once…this episode will help you breathe, reset, and take one step forward.🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEN YEN:Digital Services for Mission-Driven Organizations | iFactory📘 FEATURED:50 Ways to F Up a Marathon – A raw, honest, and surprisingly relatable look at failure, growth, and enduranceGet Alen's book here: 50 Ways to Fuck Up a Marathon!💬 LET’S CONNECT:If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it.And if you’re navigating a messy season, you don’t have to do it alone.👉 Book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation atTheSockDrawerPodcast.com

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