208: Interrupting Default Practices To Create Sustainable Change
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Feb 27, 2024
Exploring default modes in writing, the podcast discusses breaking free from ingrained habits to improve academic productivity. It emphasizes recognizing and interrupting default writing practices to create sustainable change, offering practical strategies for academic success.
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Driving on Autopilot Example
Kathy Maisak shared an experience of driving on autopilot, deeply absorbed in planning her next route.
She realized how powerful default mode is, letting complex tasks like driving happen automatically.
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Brain’s Default Mode Saves Energy
Our brains prefer default modes to save energy by reducing decision-making.
This habit extends from daily routines to academic writing practices, risking backlogs if unchecked.
insights INSIGHT
Default Writing Creates Backlogs
Many academics write in default mode, causing backlog of papers and stalled publication pipelines.
Default writing practices often don’t efficiently drive publishing progress needed for career advancement.
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Have you ever found yourself on autopilot, cruising through familiar roads without consciously realizing it? I recently had one of those moments, and it got me thinking about the power of default mode. Our brains love defaults – those ingrained habits and routines that save energy and reduce decision-making.
But here's the catch – default mode isn't just about driving; it extends to our writing practices. Many academics operate in default mode when it comes to their writing, and this can lead to a backlog of papers, projects, and missed opportunities.
So, how do you break free from default mode? Interrupting default practices is a transformative process, like adopting a new fitness routine or a healthier eating habit. It requires effort, but the rewards are well worth it. Are you ready to give your writing the attention and effort to break free from the defaults that may be holding you back? Listen to learn how to take the first step in breaking free of a default writing practice!
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