Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter, experts from Potential Project, tackle the challenges of remote work during these trying times. They share practical strategies to manage distractions, like setting boundaries and maintaining humor at home. The duo emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and emotional support, especially amidst isolation. They also discuss enhancing virtual collaboration and fostering social connections to combat loneliness. In this engaging chat, they offer a roadmap for thriving while working from home.
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Dan Harris's Work From Home Challenges
Dan Harris shares his personal struggles with staying focused while working from home, including Twitter obsession and news checking.
He also mentions the anxiety he feels about the pandemic's impact on his work, family, and neighbors.
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The Science of Distraction
Our brains are naturally prone to distraction, enabling us to respond to threats.
However, the current environment presents an overload of threats, leading to mental paralysis.
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Managing Distractions
Adopt a mindfulness practice to let go of distractions and improve focus.
Turn off all notifications on your devices to minimize interruptions.
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We are in the middle of a giant, global experiment in remote work. Even in the best of times, working from home is tricky. You're surrounded by distractions: pets, laundry, Netflix. But in the midst of this pandemic, WFH (as the millennials call it) is even harder, given that many of us are cooped up with our children, cut off from our coworkers, and overwhelmed by anxiety. Our guests, Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter, from Potential Project, are experts in bringing mindfulness into the workplace. In this episode, we explore solutions to four major problems: distraction, isolation, virtual collaboration, and balancing family life. Plugzone: Website: https://www.potentialproject.com/ Books: https://www.potentialproject.com/books/the-mind-of-the-leader/ Rasmus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmushougaard/ Jacqueline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinecarter1/ Other Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: We’ll be streaming live on YouTube at 3PM ET every weekday. If you miss us live, you can catch the episode here at www.tenpercent.com/live or on the Ten Percent Happier app. Full show notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/rasmus-hougaard-jacqueline-carter-232
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