Meaningful Productivity, Mindful Focus, & The Radical Act of Not Producing

26/07/2023 49 min Episodio 6

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Episode Synopsis


In this episode Pam & Sarah discuss:
 
What meaningful productivity is and how this differs from most productivity discussions
How to focus on the quality of how you spend your time rather than the quantity of work you get done
The rebound effect from hustle culture
How to feel at peace with what you can't do
How to feel motivated by Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 weeks concept
The pitfalls of to-do lists
The things Pam and Sarah have become more mindful of regarding how they spend their time
How FOMO and social media can keep you from focusing on what you want to accomplish
How new, shiny object syndrome can distract you
How reflecting on what you have and what you've already accomplished can ground you
How to think about time like a resource you spend to get something in return, just like money
How to use nature breaks as intentional interruptions
Using short work sessions followed by mandatory breaks, to make sure you're efficient and focused when you need to be
Using your gratitude practice to connect to what you've accomplished
Setting a maximum of 3 priorities every day to stay focused on what matters
Structuring your day so you focus on what matters when it matters
The guilt we feel when we're not producing
The radical act of doing something slow instead of constantly producing

Links:

Gretchen Rubin Life in Five Senses
Oliver Burkeman Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
Sarah's Five Minute Journal