# 52. Focused As A Bee with Jones Loflin

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Podcast: [The DASH Mindset Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dash-mindset-podcast-6393232)
Published: 2025-08-07T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thedashmindset.podbean.com/e/52-focused-as-a-bee-with-jones-loflin/
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Duration seconds: 3100

## Resource

What if you stopped being busy as a bee…and started being focused as one? In this episode, I’m joined by keynote speaker, coach, and author Jones Loflin, who brings insights from the beehive to our everyday busyness. His latest book, Focused As A Bee (co-written with his daughter, Sydney Loflin), draws on lessons from their real-life beekeeping adventures and offers a more intentional, energizing way to live and work. Drawing on 30+ years of experience and real-life lessons from beekeeping with his daughter, Jones helps us rethink the way we use our time, our energy, and our focus. We also touch on his popular book Juggling Elephants, which uses the metaphor of a 3-ring circus (work, self, and relationships) to help people stop trying to do it all…and start doing what matters. Feeling overwhelmed or constantly “on”? Wish you could recharge without guilt? Tired of juggling elephants? You’ll hear relatable stories about over-functioning, letting go of guilt, and vacation boundaries, and you’ll learn a few simple strategies you can put into action right away. If you’ve been juggling elephants, trying to do it all, or waiting for permission to slow down, take a listen. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why “busy” is a trap and what bees can teach us about working with intention The formula for true focus…intentional, time and energy, and what matters most Six types of permission we need to give ourselves (like the permission to prioritize and unplug) What it really means to be “unavailable” and why it’s crucial, not selfish How the “juggling elephants” mindset leads to burnout and what to do instead Why breathing, napping, and setting boundaries are power moves (not signs of weakness) How to stop over-functioning and stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to rest Way…

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