Stage 2 — Recognize the Buzz

Buzz Check

A simple way to notice when pressure begins affecting your thinking.

You don't need a long system.
You only need a few moments of awareness.

What's happening right now?

Take a quick look at the questions below. If two or more feel true, you're probably experiencing Buzz.

Question 1 of 4

Is your attention split?

Are you having trouble focusing on one thing?

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Where buzz comes from

Buzz doesn't destroy your plans; it interrupts your ability to carry them out. Some of it arrives from outside you. Some of it starts inside you.

Outside you — External Buzz

External Buzz diagram: human buzz, social buzz, and business buzz

Inside you — Internal Buzz

Internal Buzz diagram: chemical buzz and identity buzz

Don't get stuck trying to categorize every reaction perfectly. What matters is noticing when something is affecting your decision-making. Recognize it. Then get back to work.

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