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We’ve all done it—walk into a room with the intention of doing something, go through the doorway, and forget why you were there in the first place. It’s a pretty common thing, and don’t worry—it doesn’t mean you’re losing your mind.

Psychologists believe that passing through a doorway and entering a different room creates a mental block in the brain—it’s kind of like your brain turning the page to log new information, and it’s called the doorway effect.

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Maybe we don’t need to know about everything the SECOND it happens.

Really excited to share this short and fun video with everyone. And if this hits too close to home, perhaps you need a digital detox. Please share this with someone who needs to see it! 😉

Massive thanks to Kylee and Christian Creative for producing, filming and editing this fun project!

Have you ever picked up your phone and the next thing you know, 30 minutes have passed? Or perhaps, purchased something you didn’t really need with just one click through your favorite shopping app? Maybe you’ve sat down at the computer to work—only to spend the first 20 minutes on Facebook.

If these situations sound familiar, you’re not alone. If you’re like most Break the Twitch readers, you’ve recognized these tiny distractions and are working to change them. There’s a simple concept I’ve used over the last five years that’s helped with these distractions.

I call it intentional friction, and it’s a total game-changer if you’re trying to improve your focus and get less distracted day-to-day.

Five years ago, I was at my desk writing a blog post as the Marketing Director of a nonprofit. A coworker came by my office, interrupted me, and what happened next literally changed my life forever.

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In January of 2019, I made a video about what I’d learned after one year of consistent workouts. Now another year later, I’ve lost an additional 20 pounds, and I have some updates to my workout habits video from one year ago.

In this video update, I look back on, react to, and update the advice I gave in last year’s workout habits video.

I also share some words of inspiration for your own healthy habits journey below.

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