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62: When Focus Feels Impossible - How to Stay Grounded, Productive & Stop Picking

In this episode, Rafaela dives deep into why chronic skin picking often flares up when we’re struggling to focus — and what you can do about it. She shares science-backed, practical tools to help you ground yourself, improve concentration, and break free from the shame spiral that comes with distraction and avoidance.

Whether you live with ADHD, get stuck in overwhelm, or just feel scattered during the day, this episode offers gentle, actionable support to help you work with your brain, not against it.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Two simple focus-boosting tools: magnesium + the Pomodoro method
  • Why pushing through distraction often backfires
  • How to break big tasks into smaller, doable steps
  • The importance of realistic expectations and adjusting your workload
  • How to use “bridging tasks” to transition between activities
  • Tips to reduce overwhelm and create a smoother daily flow
  • Why working with yourself is more effective than forcing discipline

🌟Come join us in the free 7 Day Healing Loop Challenge! A grounded and nurturing way to find freedom from chronic skin picking.