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.
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.
The Power of Stopping Cues
Stopping cues are helpful in reducing mobile phone usage. Creating specific times or situations where you intentionally get off your phone, such as during dinner or 90 minutes before bedtime, can help break the habit of constantly checking your device.
Protecting Energy with Upper and Lower Bounds
Setting upper and lower bounds for tasks can help maximize productivity and prevent burnout. By determining an acceptable range of output, individuals can avoid diminishing returns and stay motivated without pushing themselves too hard.
Our brains are easily distracted or overwhelmed. And that can make getting stuff done harder than it needs to be.
This week, we look at methods and strategies for avoiding unnecessary stress by managing your priorities, your focus, and your energy with organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber.
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