I used to pride myself on being a high-caliber multitasker. It made me feel mentally agile, like a modern-day Superwoman. The catch? It’s not exactly desirable to be good at giving multiple things a fraction of your attention. For today's episode of 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about #hurdlemoment I had earlier this week that reminded me of the importance of giving one thing (and one thing only) my attention. Trust me: It's an exercise that can help you destress and better tackle whatever the day throws your way.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 147. Tunde Oyeneyin, Peloton Instructor CHECK IT OUT: On Transgender Day of Visibility Wednesday, Nikki Hiltz wrote a really beautiful post READ: “My Mom Taught Me That My Mind Is My Strongest Muscle” on Well+Good LISTEN: Demi Lovato on Joe Rogan READ: “Sleep Coach Update: Incorporating Menstrual Cycle Phase for Increased Accuracy” on WHOOP Locker

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UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here.