Do less.
Finish more.
Together.

No more tabs, apps, or endless to-do lists.

Just a simple rhythm and structure for your month, distraction-free time to focus, and a supportive space to get things done.

Ready for this kind of space?

“I was able to accomplish more in 3 weeks than I did in the past 3 months.”

Nick D.
Entrepreneur

Your days always start with good intentions.

You open your laptop, check a few easy tasks off your list—it feels like progress…

Then come the fires: Emails. Client issues. Sick kids. Last-minute schedule changes.

The urgent takes over the important. Again.

You keep bouncing between tabs, apps, and inboxes, trying to stay on top of everything.

But it’s all too much.

Too many tasks. Too many tools. Too many ideas. Too many decisions.

And when you finally stop to breathe, you realise: You’ve been busy all day, but nothing that really matters got finished.

The projects that could actually move your business forward are still sitting half-finished on a task app somewhere.

And you? You’re slumped on the couch, exhausted. Phone in hand. Brain completely done. Doom-scrolling until bedtime because you’ve got nothing left in the tank.

“This has ALWAYS been an issue for me and my ADHD – task paralysis – I have spent so many frustrating days doing nothing but being overwhelmed by the mountain of possibilities, and not tackling any of them.”

Neil F.
Playwright & producer

You’re smart. You’re capable. You care deeply about the work you do in the world.

But you’re stuck on a hamster wheel: you’re running, but the wheel keeps spinning in place – and no matter how much effort you put in, you never actually move forward.

So you start blaming yourself: “Why can’t I just prioritize the things that matter… over the stuff that doesn’t?”

“Is it a motivation problem? A discipline problem? Or worse… is it me?”.

No, my friend. It’s not you. It’s the cluttered systems and bloated tools you’ve been told are the answer.

“I’m more realistic about what can be done in a day. Before, I would have these long to-do lists that made me feel scattered and overwhelmed. As a result, I did nothing.”

Geoffrey
Lab technician

And you’ve tried them all!

The productivity books. The time-tracking apps. The task managers, dashboards, and digital planners. But you just can’t get any of it to stick. Why do these things seem to work for everyone else – but not you? Here’s what nobody tells you: They don’t. Not really.

I know, because I’ve been doing this for over 10 years.

I help people simplify their to-do lists so they can focus on (and finish) what really matters.

And let me tell you, when my clients first approach me – they’re still completely overwhelmed.

Yes, even the ones using the “top-rated” tools and frameworks that are supposed to make their lives easier.

Because these tools don’t simplify your life. They just make it easier to feel busy.

Another tab. Another inbox. Another “system” to manage.

Sure, they give you a little dopamine hit every time you tick a box…

But they don’t help you decide what actually deserves your time. They don’t help you stick with it. And they definitely don’t help you follow through to the end.

And that’s not what you need.

What you need is less… but better.

“In the past, I would just work off a to-do list, and that helped, but it was kind of random. And you can feel productive and even quite efficient working like that – but I would say it’s not very effective. Because you don’t get paid for completing your to-do list every month – you get paid for producing results. And that’s what Polina’s system boils down to – getting results.”

Nick D.
Entrepreneur

And I’m speaking from experience too…

Back in grad school, I struggled to finish my thesis amidst constant distractions.

Then my supervisor invited me to join a small, secret writing club he’d formed with other professors.

We turned off our phones, hid away, and just wrote. It was quiet, focused, and undistracted – but not lonely.

And for the first time in ages, I made real progress.

Years later, running my own business, I found myself back in that same cycle – too many tabs open, too many distractions, too many good intentions slipping away by lunchtime.

So I started thinking: What made that secret writing club work?

What actually helped me show up and finish the work that mattered?

After testing all kinds of tools and methods, I realised:
It wasn’t about fancy tech, pretty planners, or putting more pressure on myself.

Then it hit me…

It worked because the writing room was simple.

A simple workplace

A quiet, distraction-free space.
We hid away. We turned off our phones. We closed our emails. We got things done. It was simple, but it worked.

A simple structure

No apps. No dashboards. Just a short, clear list of what mattered that day, and the time and space to do it. Most tech overcomplicates what should be intuitive.

A simple support system

No noisy group chats or performative productivity. Just a quiet room with others doing focused, meaningful work – together, but without pressure.

So, I started implementing these principles into my own work (and life)...

And everything shifted.

I felt clearer. Calmer. More in control of my time and more confident in what I could actually achieve.

But I realised I wasn’t the only one who needed this.

So I took those three elements, and built something new.

Something that could work outside of academia. Something that could work in real life: with meetings, client deadlines, sick kids, and all everything inbetween.

A modern online version of that secret writing club.

But this time, built for business owners, creatives, and freelancers like me: people juggling client work, family life, a thousand tasks, and a head full of ideas they actually want to finish.

“Polina is warm, down-to-earth, and unpretentious. I love that she is so transparent about her own process of working on goals – it’s really helpful to have a role model!”

Anne
Health Coach

Here’s what that looks like in real life:

You start the month knowing exactly what you’re working on.

No overthinking. No endless to-do list. Just a structured and realistic plan.

You have the time, space, and support to get that work done, without distractions.

You show up, focus, follow through, and finish.

“Having a definition of done is a godsend in helping a perfectionist to move along. I was feeling a little stuck around the end of the year and needed to jumpstart my projects and ideas. This really helped.”

Binderiya
Consultant

That’s what you can expect when you join…

The Focus Room

A simple structure and rhythm to follow.

A distraction-free space.

And thoughtful people doing meaningful work together.

What’s Included (and how to make it work for you)

⚠️ Quick caveat before you scroll:
You don’t need to do everything listed here to get results.
Most people just show up for the Monthly Planning, Working Sessions + Monthly Review calls, and that’s enough to make a real difference. Everything else is optional support – here when you need it.

The Core:

Monthly Planning Call

On this live call, we’ll simplify your goals and choose the projects that are most worth your time, based on your real life and actual capacity. You’ll leave with a clear plan, renewed direction, and the structure to follow through.

Optional Daily Check-ins

Each weekday, you’ll get a short prompt to reflect on your focus, share what you’re working on, and reset if needed. No pressure to respond every day, just a gentle reminder to keep your goals top of mind and your momentum steady.

Twice-Weekly Co-working Sessions

A quiet, focused space to get meaningful work done, without distractions or pressure. These live sessions (Tuesdays & Thursdays) help you tackle your toughest tasks with accountability and momentum, alongside thoughtful people doing meaningful work.

A Calm, Supportive Community

This isn’t a Facebook group or a Slack channel buzzing with notifications. It’s a quiet, focused space to ask for help, share progress, and connect with others who work like you, without pressure or toxic hustle culture.

Monthly Review Call

At the end of each month, we come together to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what to take into the next one. It’s part reset, part strategy, and part support circle – so you’re not figuring it all out alone.

Built-in Rest Weeks

Every fourth week is a scheduled break, because downtime isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity for productivity. You’ll stop running on empty and start building rhythms that actually sustain you.

Bonus:

New Member Onboarding Call

We’ll kick things off with a group onboarding call to help you align your first goals with the monthly rhythm, and I’ll suggest which tools or calls will help most, based on your needs.

Real-Time Resources, Made for You

You’ll get bite-sized trainings, templates, and prompts based on the challenges that actually come up for you every month. No modules to “get through”, just practical support when you need it.

Call Recordings (Always Available)

Can’t make it live? No problem. You’ll have access to recordings of all key calls, so you can stay aligned with your goals on your own time.

Here’s what happens when you simplify

You’ll start each month with a clear, simplified plan – aligned with your real life and actual capacity.

Not just the urgent stuff. Not just the easy stuff. But the meaningful projects you’ve been putting off for months, or even years.

Sick kids, surprise client edits, rough sleep? We build a system that flexes with your life, so you can still make progress when things aren’t perfect.

You’re no longer figuring it all out on your own. You’ve got structure, community, and gentle accountability helping you stay focused.

This isn’t just for client work or task management. It’s for the book you want to write. The room you want to redecorate. The holiday you want to plan.

You’ve done the meaningful work. You’ve made visible progress. And now you get to rest, without guilt.

The support you need to follow through is waiting for only $89/month.

January sprint is in progress. Sign up for the waitlist to get notified when the doors open.

$89/month

Monthly

Monthly Planning Call
Twice-Weekly Co-working Sessions
Monthly Review Call
End-of-Week Roundtables
Custom Lessons & Tools
Optional Daily Check-ins
A Calm, Supportive Community
Built-in Rest Weeks
Access to All Call Recordings

BEST VALUE

$799/year

Yearly (Save $269)

Monthly Planning Call
Twice-Weekly Co-working Sessions
Monthly Review Call
End-of-Week Roundtables
Custom Lessons & Tools
Optional Daily Check-ins
A Calm, Supportive Community
Built-in Rest Weeks
Access to All Call Recordings
3 MONTHS ABSOLUTELY FREE

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Who this works best for

You’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, creative, or academic. You manage your own time, but you often struggle to focus and finish what matters.
You’re tired of to-do lists that never end, projects that never get finished, and goals that never feel fully clear.
You’ve tried the apps, the planners, the courses, and they all felt like more things to manage.
You’re intrinsically motivated, but easily overwhelmed. You don’t need to push harder – you need support, simple structure, and fewer distractions.
You crave a structure and a rhythm for your days, weeks and months, without toxic hustle culture, rigid rules, or the pressure to perform.
You’re ready to step off the hamster wheel and actually finish the things that matter.

I’ve helped entrepreneurs, freelancers, small business owners, and creatives implement this simple structure…

Here’s what a few of them had to say

Join now for only $89

January sprint is in progress. Sign up for the waitlist to get notified when the doors open.

Cancel anytime. No contracts. No minimum commitment.

Still got questions? Let’s clear them up.

What is The Focus Room?

The Focus Room is an ongoing support space that gives you the structure, focus, and accountability to follow through, month after month.

It’s built around a simple rhythm:
✅ Monthly planning to choose what matters
✅ Weekly co-working to make progress in real time
✅ Monthly reviews to reflect and reset
✅ Optional daily check-ins, bite-sized tools, and a calm community for support when you need it

Think of it as your quiet corner of the internet to do meaningful work, with just enough structure to keep you moving forward, and none of the pressure.

I’m already so busy. How much time will this take?

This isn’t another thing to manage. It’s meant to fit around your life, not take over. Most people attend a few key live sessions each month and check in when they can.

The most important sessions are the Monthly Planning and Monthly Review calls – those two will give you the structure and clarity you need to move forward. Everything else (like co-working and daily check-ins) is optional support you can lean on when you need to.

I’ve tried so many systems. How is this different?

Most systems add more to your plate – more apps, more routines, more pressure to keep up. This one takes things off. It helps you simplify what you’re working on, structure your time around real life, and stay focused with just enough support to keep going.

No dashboards. No guilt. No pressure to be perfect.

Just a simple structure and rhythm you can actually stick to, and meaningful progress that finally feels doable.

Do I have to attend all the live sessions to see the benefit?

Nope, there’s no pressure to attend everything. The Monthly Planning and Review Calls are the most important touchpoints – if you make those, you’re golden. Everything else is designed to support you, not add to your plate.

Do I have to give a lot of notice to cancel the monthly payments?

No. There’s no lock-in, no pressure. You can cancel anytime with just a click – no awkward emails or “but why are you leaving?” forms. Stay for as long as it’s supporting you.

What if I fall behind or miss a week?

That’s okay! This space is designed for real life, not perfect attendance. There’s no catch-up pressure here. You can pick up where you left off, reflect, reset, and keep going.
Consistency matters more than intensity, and we build in rest weeks for exactly this reason.

What if I don’t know what to focus on yet?

hat’s exactly what the planning call is for.
I’ll guide you through a simple, clear decision-making process to help you choose the projects that are actually worth your time, and aligned with your energy, capacity, and goals. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you join. You’ll get it once you’re here.

Is this just for business goals?

Not at all. You can use this system for any meaningful project, business or personal.
Whether you want to write a book, launch a course, finish a website, or plan a family trip… the structure works for whatever matters most to you this month.

What if I’ve never been good at sticking with things?

You’re not alone, and you’re not the problem.
It’s that most systems are too complex, too rigid, or too inflated. This membership is built to help you keep going—gently, sustainably, and with real support—so you can build trust in your own follow-through again.

Still not sure?

It might be exactly what you need.

Ready to finally follow through on the things that matter?

You don’t need more time. You don’t need more tools. You don’t need to push yourself harder.

You just need a quiet place to show up. A structure that makes sense.
And a supportive community that helps you keep going, even when life gets busy.

That’s what The Focus Room is here for.