By Leo Babauta I've noticed that so many people are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and stressed – so much so that focus and effective work become incredibly difficult. So what can we do to be more effective in the midst of this scattered, overwhelmed state? Today I'm going to share the top three things I do to help myself find focus and effectiveness even when I'm at my most scattered. The Interstitial Pause The first thing I recommend is a pause between anything you do — I call it the Interstitial Pause. Basically, instead of switching from one task to the next, I recommend a pause. If you [...]