Find out how highly productive people approach their work, including managing time effectively, utilizing organizational tools, and enhancing focus. Discover the secrets behind their habits, the importance of planning, and the value of downtime and motivation.

Discover the importance of developing a reading habit and the benefits it brings. Learn how to set goals and create time for reading. Get tips on making a reading list, finding motivation, and exploring libraries and bookstores.

Consumer vs. Producer: It's not about being rigid about what to do with every penny you make or never missing a daily workout at the gym. There’s no perfect way to be. But it’s about thinking of what you want out of life, and assessing whether or not you’re on the path to achieve it. Consumer or producer? Which mindset are you? Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhkkCRqQ3ec Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

Learn time management tips to work smarter, not harder. Discover the benefits of planning, creating a calendar, and eliminating distractions. Explore the importance of taking breaks, staying hydrated, and engaging in various activities. Prioritize goals and tasks with the Four D's method - Do, Defer, Delegate, Delete.

Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more present and aware of what’s happening around you, right now. Google defines it as: “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.”   With a little extra mindfulness, you’ll find your days feel more full. More enjoyable. You’ll feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions. You’ll reduce your stress and anxiety. And you may even begin to befriend your experience, and yourself.   If you’re looking for ways to become more mindful, here are eight simple things you can incorporate into your life to befriend yourself and your experience. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49226PMd4hE Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

If you find yourself latching onto the next “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity every few months, hitting the brakes on your old projects, and swerving full speed ahead towards the next thing, you might be experiencing 'Shiny Object' Syndrome.  This episode shows you:  - How can you pump the brakes and make sure you’re choosing the right path & the right opportunities?  - How you avoid chasing every new shiny object that comes your way, and focus on the ones that really matter?  Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQig0PDE4x4 Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

This podcast explores ten difficult skills that have long-term benefits, including meditation, communication, and waking up early. Other important skills for life discussed include public speaking, honesty, leadership, decision-making, and listening.

Explore the importance of focus, the sunk cost fallacy, and unnoticed work. Discover the significance of accepting harsh truths like the unsustainability of seeking external validation and the urgency of contemplating mortality for a fulfilling life.

Our minds and bodies aren’t static. They change, and depending on what we do, we can cause new emotions to arise. When you’re in a state of demotivation, you can actually hack your body to start feeling motivated again with some simple tricks. Using these hacks, you’ll be able to change your emotions at will and re-harness that excited, inspired energy. Here are nine of the top hacks you can use to start feeling motivated again to achieve your goals. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7ZNkfIgueo Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

The only way failure is possible is giving up before you’ve reached your goal. If you keep putting in the time, you will rise to the top. So instead of letting your fear-based habits affect your actions, it’s important to rewire your brain to have new habits. New routines. New fall-back reactions to difficult situations. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VObgeA5Ayk Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/