#8 - The Psychology Behind Why You Feel Overwhelmed All the Time

In this conversation, Dr. Corey Wilks explores the Zeigarnik Effect, which explains how our brains remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones. He discusses the implications of this effect on productivity and mental health, particularly for perfectionists. Dr. Wilks offers practical strategies to combat mental overload, such as creating a 'needle movers list' and building a 'second brain' to offload tasks and ideas, ultimately freeing up mental bandwidth for more focused work.

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