Mindful productivity is crucial for avoiding burnout in the toxic productivity culture.
Utilizing technology like apps for appointment management can enhance memory and boost productivity.
Deep dives
Overview on Transitioning Career Paths towards Neuroscience
Ann Lohr discusses her unconventional transition from working in tech to pursuing neuroscience due to a deep interest in the mind's workings. She emphasizes the importance of learning for the sake of curiosity rather than monetary gains, highlighting the challenges of shifting mindsets from tech's fast-paced approach to neuroscience's meticulous study.
Critique on Productivity Culture and the Need for Mindful Productivity
Ann Lohr critiques the prevalent toxic productivity culture stemming from the industrial revolution's efficiency ideals, leading to burnout and overwhelm. She advocates for mindful productivity, distinguishing it from traditional productivity books that push unsustainable methods, aiming for a healthier relationship with productivity that incorporates well-being.
Memory Techniques and Digital Tools for Appointment Management
The conversation delves into memory techniques and digital tools, with a focus on managing appointments efficiently. Ann Lohr shares her preference for using apps like Calendly to streamline appointments, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology to enhance memory and productivity in daily tasks.
Note-Taking Strategies and Active Recall for Effective Learning
Ann Lohr elaborates on the difference between note-taking and note-making, advocating for the latter to promote active recall and deeper understanding. She highlights how engaging with content actively aids in long-term retention, drawing parallels between active recall in learning and developing sustainable habits for productivity.
In this episode, I speak with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs, writer on creative thinking, mindful productivity, and metacognition. We discuss toxic productivity, memory techniques and technology, building habits, note-taking vs. note-making, and much more.
ANNE LAURE LE CUNFF
Ness Labs: https://www.nesslabs.com
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