Time and Attention 157: Being Productive When You Don't Feel Like It
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Oct 7, 2025 Discover why our energy levels fluctuate daily and how to pinpoint when you feel off. Learn to use caffeine strategically instead of habitually to boost productivity. Emphasize the importance of proper breaks, like device-free walks, to reset your focus. Explore the concept of ‘billion-dollar walks’ as a way to generate ideas and enhance creativity. Plus, find out how vacations can rejuvenate your thinking and why tailoring productivity tactics to your unique needs is essential for long-term success.
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Post-Flight Fatigue Framing The Episode
- Chris and Ardyn returned from a late flight and felt depleted the next day, illustrating the commonness of post-travel dips.
- They used that experience to frame the episode on being productive when you don't feel like it.
Energy Fluctuations Are Normal And Complex
- Energy and attention naturally wax and wane because many factors interact to determine daily capacity.
- Identifying those interacting causes helps you choose the right response instead of guessing.
Diagnose The Cause Before Acting
- Figure out why you feel off before picking a fix so your tactic matches the cause.
- Address sleep consistency, recent events, or immediate habits depending on what you discover.
