Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee How To Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life with Nir Eyal #120
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Jul 7, 2020 
Nir Eyal, an international bestselling author and behavioral design expert, dives into the modern crisis of distraction. He reveals how our digital habits often stem from an urge to escape discomfort. In a compelling discussion, Nir shares actionable strategies to become 'indistractable' and reclaim focus. He emphasizes that effective time management is about handling emotional triggers rather than mere scheduling. Listeners learn how to nurture meaningful connections and teach families responsible technology use for a more intentional life.
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Internal Triggers
- Most distractions originate internally, from our desire to escape discomfort.
- Time management is pain management; address root causes, not just external triggers.
Discomfort as Motivation
- All human behavior is driven by the desire to escape discomfort, even pursuing pleasure.
- We use distractions as emotional pacification devices to cope with uncomfortable feelings.
Values to Time
- Turn values into time by scheduling activities aligned with them.
- If health, relationships, or work matter, allocate specific time slots in your calendar.
