Do you ever feel like your to-do list multiplies while your time shrinks? Enter the Focus Funnel, a mental framework that helps prioritize and simplify tasks before they drain your energy. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.
The funnel filters each task through a 4-step process:
- Eliminate – Is this really necessary?
- Automate – Can a tool or system handle this for me?
- Delegate – Who else can do this?
- Focus – Only now, on what’s left.
By funneling your responsibilities this way, you end up with fewer distractions and more clarity. It helps transform a chaotic workload into a calm, intentional plan of action.
Tips to Use the Focus Funnel:
- Start your day by filtering your top 3 priorities
- Batch similar tasks together to reduce context-switching
- Don’t be afraid to delete tasks that don’t serve long-term goals
Mental clarity isn’t about working harder. It’s about working on purpose.
