Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

#463 BITESIZE | How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed | Oliver Burkeman

Jun 20, 2024

15:29

Snipd AI

Journalist and author Oliver Burkeman discusses time management and the illusion of productivity hacks. He shares tips on overcoming overwhelm, making better choices, and building a meaningful relationship with time. The podcast explores the importance of embracing imperfection, redefining time, navigating perfectionism, and prioritizing meaningful tasks.

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Time management is about deciding what to neglect, not just becoming more productive.

Redefine 'wasting time' to embrace non-linear experiences for a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Deep dives

The Illusion of Productivity Hacks

Oliver Berkman challenges the notion of productivity hacks, suggesting that time management is more about deciding what to neglect rather than becoming more productive. He emphasizes that as finite beings, we are bound by limits in time and capacity, leading to the necessity of making tough choices and neglecting certain aspects. Attempting to control time and perfect outcomes only leads to more stress and unfulfillment.

Intro

3min

Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go of Control for a Fulfilling Life

4min

Redefining Time and Wasting Time

5min

Navigating Perfectionism and Imperfection in Life

2min

Navigating Overwhelm and Prioritizing What Matters

2min

In a world of demands, distractions and endless to-do lists, sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by all the things we have to do or want to do leaving us feeling stressed or anxious.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 260 of the podcast with Oliver Burkeman - journalist and author of the brilliant book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals.

Oliver believes that many of the productivity hacks that we learn are a delusion. Time management doesn’t mean becoming more productive, it means deciding what to neglect.

In this clip, he shares some of his tips to help overcome overwhelm, make better choices, and build a meaningful relationship with time.

Thanks to our sponsor https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore

Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.

Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/260

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export