Time and Attention 162: Nobody Cares About Productivity During the Holidays
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Dec 23, 2025 The hosts dive into the idea that productivity takes a backseat during the holidays, highlighting a dip in interest and sales. They tease Chris's upcoming book, 'Intentional', discussing preorder perks and goal completion. The conversation shifts to reflection and gratitude, emphasizing mindful appreciation over holiday stress. They explore self-reflective capacity learned from a monk and share personal moments of gratitude. Finally, plans for 2026 and a New Year meditation retreat are also discussed, wrapping up with holiday wishes.
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Holiday Dip In Productivity Interest
- Productivity interest drops during the holidays and spikes again on January 1st.
- Chris Bailey notes public attention to productivity is highly seasonal.
Use Holidays For Gratitude Practice
- Use the quieter holiday period to pause and practice gratitude.
- Ardyn Nordstrom suggests intentionally reflecting on things you are grateful for during this time.
Quiet Enables Self-Reflection
- Stepping back from constant stimulation reveals what matters most.
- Chris Bailey highlights self-reflection as a way to reconnect with values during quieter periods.
