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Elevate with Robert Glazer

Elevate Classics: Nir Eyal on How To Become Indistractable

Mar 7, 2024
01:02:13
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Explore how technology distracts us, managing distractions, raising children in a digital world, strategies for focus in work environments, intentional time management, becoming indestructible, gaining perspective on life and distraction management.
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  • Distraction extends beyond technology to internal triggers like stress and boredom, highlighting the need to confront discomforts for healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Indestractable parenting involves fulfilling children's psychological needs offline through free play and real-world interactions, promoting well-being and social development.

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Understanding Distraction: Root Causes Beyond Technology

Distraction, often associated with technology, has deeper roots beyond devices. The podcast challenges the common narrative that technology is the sole cause of distraction, emphasizing that the issue extends to internal triggers like stress and boredom. Investigating why individuals turn to distractions reveals a complex interplay of psychological needs such as competency, autonomy, and relatedness. By delving into the underlying emotional triggers driving distraction, listeners are encouraged to confront discomfort and seek healthier coping mechanisms.

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