Explore productivity experiments you can try at home, including waking up early, resetting caffeine tolerance, replacing TV with books, and new workout regimens. Learn about the impact of wake-up times, the downsides of caffeine, borrowing energy from tomorrow, and the years spent watching TV. Discover the enemy of focus and the importance of keystone habits for positive change. Check out links to TED Talks, articles, books, and fitness apps mentioned in the podcast.
Waking up early allows for focused work or personal activities during the quiet early morning hours.
Assess your caffeine consumption and its impact on productivity by doing a caffeine reset.
Cutting back on or eliminating alcohol can lead to increased energy and clarity of mind.
Deep dives
Experiment with waking up early
Try waking up earlier than usual to take advantage of the quiet early morning hours for focused work or personal activities. Use this time to accomplish tasks or engage in activities that you might not have time for later in the day.
Reset your caffeine consumption
Consider doing a caffeine reset to reassess your consumption habits and how caffeine affects your productivity. Experiment with reducing or eliminating caffeine to determine your optimal intake and the impact it has on your energy levels.
Cut back on alcohol
Consider cutting back on or eliminating alcohol from your routine. Assess the role alcohol plays in your life and whether it aligns with your goals and well-being. Use this time to observe the benefits of reduced alcohol consumption, such as increased energy and clarity of mind.
Replace TV time with reading
Challenge yourself to replace TV watching with reading for a month. This experiment can help you cultivate a reading habit and reap the benefits of increased mental stimulation, imagination, and learning. Start with a lower level of stimulation and gradually adjust to the change.
Explore new workout options
Experiment with different workout options that may work for you. This could include online fitness classes, yoga, strength training, or trying new activities such as barre or Pilates. Find what activities you enjoy and can incorporate into your routine to improve your physical health and energy levels.
On this episode, we chat about five productivity experiments you can try out while stuck at home—including how to wake up early, reset your caffeine tolerance, and replace TV time with books. Topics covered include:
How our wakeup time doesn’t affect our income or success level
The downfalls of caffeine
How to optimize your caffeine consumption
The ways we borrow energy from tomorrow
How many years of our lives we spend watching TV
How mental stimulation has become the enemy of focus
Identifying your keystone habits
Creating a cycle of positive change
Mini productivity experiments to try out in quarantine: