How Your Relationships Maybe Blocking Your Success
Why Entrepreneurs Struggle with Focus (and Don’t Know Why)
We all know the usual productivity tips: wake up early, optimize your workflow, use time-blocking.
But what if the real reason you can’t focus has nothing to do with your calendar—but everything to do with your relationships?
For years, I thought I could keep my personal life separate from my business. But over time, I noticed something:
🚨 When I was engaging in misaligned relationships, I felt scattered at work.
🚨 When I had emotional uncertainty, my decision-making suffered.
🚨 When I was giving my energy to the wrong people, my business stagnated.
And the research confirms it:
 • Relationship stress reduces cognitive function and productivity ( verymindwell ).
 • Emotional ambiguity leads to higher levels of anxiety, which can impact performance (verymindwell ).
 • Leaders with strong personal boundaries tend to be more successful in business (Psychologs.com)
The “Grey Zone” Problem
A major issue many entrepreneur...