How I Work

Self-identity is crucial in shaping our behaviors and decisions. To make lasting changes, we need to change our self-identity. The podcast discusses the impact of self-identity on healthy habits, emphasizing the link between self-identity and healthy eating. The importance of forming a new identity and changing habits for lasting change is highlighted. Practical steps for embracing a new identity and envisioning desired behaviors are shared. The chapter also mentions the host's new book and expresses gratitude.

We often hear about how bad social media is for our health. Today, I flip that assumption on its head and explain how you can leverage social media for good. Discover the power of social normative theory, how good habits are contagious, and the influence of social media on our behaviors and expectations. Learn how to strategically curate your social media feed to align with your health goals, whether it's improving sleep, movement, or nutrition.  Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ *** Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Instagram  If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a weekly newsletter called One Percent Better. You can sign up for that at: howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how the sequence in which you eat can impact your blood glucose levels and energy. Changing the order of your meal can decrease glucose spikes by up to 75%, increasing satiety and energy levels.

Exploring the truth behind the 10,000 steps myth for better health and discussing studies that show walking 7,000 or more steps per day reduces mortality risk by 50-70%. Strategies for incorporating movement while working from home and the importance of mindset shift towards step count goals.

Discover a strategy called the pre-sleep task dump to improve sleep. Explore the impact of future thinking on falling asleep and the effectiveness of a to-do list. Learn how writing down tasks before bed can enhance sleep and well-being.

Hugh Van Cuylenburg, a master storyteller, shares make-or-break moments that shaped his journey with The Resilience Project. He also discusses building rapport quickly with new people and improving business by stepping out of its center.

Tim Urban, the man behind Wait But Why, talks about his experience with procrastination and shares strategies for beating it. He discusses visualizing ideas and prioritizing tasks, as well as the power of visuals in communication. The podcast also explores strategies for overcoming procrastination, including creating a work zone and relying on external pressure. Lastly, they discuss Tim's content and accountability strategy, encouraging listeners to consume more of his content and try his accountability approach.

Renowned storyteller and author, Matthew Dicks, shares insights on crafting compelling stories and the power of vulnerability. He discusses the importance of starting the story close to the end, eliciting emotion in storytelling, and avoiding taking things for granted. Learn about common storytelling mistakes and how to connect with Matthew for resources to improve your storytelling skills.

The way we work has never changed quite as much as it did during the pandemic. Sure, you probably knew a couple of people with home offices or flexible hours, but after lockdowns, remote work went from a rarity to the new normal. When everyone was suddenly forced to stay inside, we all realised we could get by with tools like Google Docs and Zoom. But what if we were wrong?  Adam Nathan, the co-founder and CEO of Almanac, worries that where we work has changed, but how we work hasn’t caught up yet. We’re using tools created for a different time, he says, and simply updating the tools won’t do the trick.  Adam shares Almanac’s ‘modern work principles’, and explains why addressing our workflows and strategies is the key to keeping up with the pace of change. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn, read more about The Modern Work Method, or try out Almanac for yourself *** My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.   Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram    If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Alter, Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, shares his simple to-do list system and strategies for auditing productivity and energy. He emphasizes the value of physical tools and apps for running and the benefits of weekly audits. Alter also discusses the importance of diversification and sleep prioritization.