075. WHY I PUT MY PHONE IN ANOTHER ROOM

Have you ever noticed how bigger projects seem to take longer than they should? Those moments when you find yourself doing anything but the main task at hand? Research shows it takes our brain 23 minutes to fully refocus after each and every interruption. Through personal experience and scientific insights, this episode explores how creating space from distractions, during focused project work can help you complete substantial projects more efficiently .   Key Moments: [00:00] A More Relaxed Episode - Designed to get you thinking about how you operate when working on larger focused projects [01:33] When something needed to change - How building my new website revealed the need for new work strategies [03:27] How we approach our relationship with digital tools [05:55] Information Overload - What our minds have to cope with on a daily basis [06:48] What the research says - It takes 23-minutes to refocus every time we are distracted  [10:30] Being Realistic - Creating the right environment for completing bigger pieces of work [12:19] Learning to recognise digital distraction  [14:00] Managing Strategies - To create boundaries that stick [15:38] Study - Computors In Human Behaviour - The mear presence of a smart phone can... [17:20] Learning from how our children approach device boundaries [18:26] What works best for you - Building sustainable habits without relying on willpower   Notable Quotes: "Research has found that just having our phones in the same room - even when we're not using them - can reduce our brain power and ability to focus, even if we're actively trying to ignore them." "We need moments of what might feel like boredom almost, those times when our minds can wander and our creativity can breathe."   Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Study Report: "Computers in Human Behavior" - Impact of smartphone presence Study Report: Professor Gloria Mark's research on task-switching Website: www.philippacraddock.com Email: news@philippacraddock.com   Share Your Insights: What's your biggest challenge when tackling larger projects?  I would genuinely love to hear from you on Instagram - to understand what's working for you right now.   Subscribe to our newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, exclusive resources, and first access to new offerings. Each week, you'll receive carefully curated content designed to help you build a stronger, more sustainable business.      

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Welcome to Passion to Profit, the business podcast for creative entrepreneurs ready to build a profitable, sustainable business. Your host, Philippa Craddock, believes the most successful businesses are built by recognising and embracing what you’re naturally brilliant at. Having grown her own design business from the kitchen table to a seven-figure global brand, she now helps creative business owners build energising, thriving businesses that truly value their time and expertise. Each week, Philippa shares practical, jargon-free advice on pricing, marketing, mindset, and growth, helping you charge what you're worth, show up with confidence, and build a business around your strengths, without the burnout. If you're ready to turn your passion into real profit, you're in the right place.