Need help staying focused when you’re digital planning? If you’re an iPad user, here’s a tip for using Focus Mode to create a custom home screen for digital planning. 

One of the reasons people like devices such as the reMarkable is that it’s a “distraction-free” device. However, these devices are limited in other areas and can’t do much outside of being an e-paper device (no e-mail, internet browsing, etc). Thankfully, there is a way to get the best of both worlds by using Focus Mode.

By using Focus Mode, you can go a step further and customize your iPad home screen so that all of your planning notes are in one place: your calendar, your notes, your planner. 

To succeed at digital planning, you have to treat it as more than just a scheduling device. Digital planning is all about taking time to assess your goals, outlining your schedule, and determining where there is space for opportunity. We recommend creating a Focus called “Digital Planning” under the Custom options. In the settings, you can adjust who and which apps are able to interrupt your planning time. It’s important to set aside time daily (even just a few minutes) for planning. Developing a habit of digital planning means you’re more likely to achieve success. By remaining focused and limiting distractions, you will start to see results.

Here’s how to do it (check out the video):