The Greg McKeown Podcast 173. Protecting Your Peak Attention Windows with Dr. Gloria Mark (Part 2)
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Feb 23, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Gloria Mark, an expert in attention management, shares invaluable insights on protecting your peak attention windows. She emphasizes the importance of adequate sleep and taking regular breaks to enhance focus and creativity. Dr. Mark highlights how strategic breaks align with natural attention peaks and reveals the mental benefits of simple, repeating tasks. By understanding personal attention patterns and tailoring routines, listeners can significantly boost productivity and combat distractions in today's fast-paced world.
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Maximize Attention
- Be aware of your mental resources and take significant breaks to replenish them.
- Start your day with sufficient sleep to maximize attention resources.
Effective Breaks
- Take a 20-minute walk in nature to de-stress and improve divergent thinking.
- Shorter breaks with simple rote activities can also help replenish mental resources.
Rote Activities for Replenishment
- Maya Angelou did crossword puzzles, Wittgenstein peeled potatoes, and Gloria Mark plays anagram games.
- These simple rote activities help replenish mental resources and foster creativity.