Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

How to slow down time: Naturally improve productivity and reduce stress

Feb 21, 2023

19:38

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Explore unconventional ways to alter our experience of time and increase productivity. Learn how to create richer memories and slow down time using natural ideas. Discover the benefits of reframing emotions, staying present, and finding flow. Plus, practical tips for improving self-control and reducing stress.

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Engaging in new and exciting activities and creating lasting memories can slow down time and make life feel longer.

Reframing moments of tension as opportunities for flow and embracing the tension can lead to enhanced productivity and a sense of accomplishment.

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Creating Memories and Slowing Down Time

One way to slow down time and make life feel longer is by creating more memories. Regularly engaging in new and exciting activities allows us to fill our lives with memorable experiences. By taking more photos and documenting our adventures, we can reflect on a rich and full life when looking back. On the other hand, living a monotonous and repetitive routine can make time fly by. COVID lockdowns serve as an example of how a lack of new experiences can make time seem to disappear. To have a long and fulfilling life, it's important to prioritize doing things that interest us and create lasting memories.

Introduction

3min

Perception of Time and Creating Memories

7min

Embracing the Feeling of Restlessness and Finding Flow

3min

Relabeling Feelings of Tension and Promotions for Zbiotics and Stamps.com

3min

Reframing Emotions and Experiences to Slow Down Time and Improve Life

6min

Life is so busy that we get lost in the mad rush, Sam discusses unconventional ways to both alter our experience of time and get more done.

We only have one life and we can't extend the physical amount of seconds we have. Instead, we look at how to increase the volume of experience we have in those seconds and ways in which we can experientially slow down time using completely natural ideas and processes for the body without any weird stuff. No meditation, no drugs, just common sense.

As someone with ADHD this process has been one of the most useful ideas for self-control and productivity in a way that is enjoyable and logical.

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Chapters

00:00 How to slow down time

01:05 TikTok as an example of bending time

02:09 Stimulated to do new things

03:17 Making new memories

03:56 Do new stuff

05:35 Memory is like a notepad

07:30 Ride that edge like a surfer rides a wave

10:22 Reframing feelings

11:07 Public speaking example of reframing fear

12:04 Vipassana example of reframing feelings

12:55 Fasting to reframe your relationship with food and hunger

14:24 Savor those slow moments

15:28 Nir Eyal quote

16:00 Bob Dylan quote

16:08 Outro

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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

How to slow down time: Naturally improve productivity and reduce stress