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All In The Mind

Taking back control of your time

Jul 9, 2022
Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber discusses practical methods for managing distractions and overwhelm, including the benefits of focusing on systems over goals. The podcast also explores the negative impact of smartphones on sleep, social interactions, and productivity, while offering strategies to reduce phone usage and overcome procrastination.
29:30

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Quick takeaways

  • Setting systems instead of goals can lead to a sense of progress and accomplishment.
  • Creating stopping cues can help break the habit of constantly checking your phone.

Deep dives

Setting Systems Instead of Goals

Setting systems instead of goals can be more motivating and effective. Rather than focusing on a specific end goal, having a system in place, such as committing to writing a certain number of words every day, can lead to a sense of progress and accomplishment.

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