🎙️ Episode 57 – The 52/17 Focus Technique with Mary Ellen Knauff
In 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
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