It might seem a strange thing to question why we need to focus… eventually work will get done. But how long would it take and at what standard? A solid burst of focused work means more consistency, less time wasted context shifting, and better quality work as we are able to get into a flow state.

So we have asked the experts.

We have a brilliant look at how our brains focus with clinical psychologist, Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald. We ask productivity and time management author and podcaster Abigail Barnes for her take on focus after interviewing dozens of experts on the topic.

We also look at decision making. It is one of those tasks that can cause stress, discomfort and doubt. From small routine decisions such as what to eat for breakfast to the higher stakes decisions that can have long-lasting consequences, career and confidence coach, Kate Bishop has written a comprehensive guide to taking the stress out of decision making, which is well worth a read.

Another worthwhile read is how we need to refocus our attention in our business to become the CEO of our time and processes. This is all about what we can learn from the larger, successful businesses and how adopting a management mindset can help us cut through to gain traction. A really insightful piece from executive coach Maureen Adams.

Our focus on interiors is looking at some of the recent summer trends and how we can incorporate these into our home offices and workspaces, bringing some joy and colour into our working days.

As well as some recommended things to read, watch and listen to, we hope you enjoy this selection of articles that form our Focus Issue!