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Podcast: Tactics that haven’t stuck for us

On this episode, we chat about which tactics and habits from past episodes haven’t stuck for us! You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Tactics that haven’t stuck for us appeared first on Chris Bailey.

Tue Oct 8, 2024 12:30
Podcast: Productivity Guilt

On this episode, I chat about the idea of productivity guilt—including where it comes from and what to do about it. You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!   The post Podcast: Productivity Guilt appeared first on Chris Bailey.

Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:25
Podcast: Our favorite travel hacks

On this episode, we chat about our favorite strategies for traveling with greater ease. Some topics covered include those to help you transverse time zones, pack more quickly (and without thinking), and enjoy getting to your destination more! You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!   The post Podcast: Our favorite travel hacks appeared...

Tue Sep 3, 2024 10:00
Distracted? You may have room to take on more

Takeaway: Engaging in a lot of busywork can be a sign that you can take on more than you currently are. Estimated Reading Time: 1 minutes, 59s. “Parkinson’s law” is a common idea mentioned in productivity circles. The basic idea behind it is that our work tends to expand to fit the time available for its completion. For example, let’s say...

Tue Aug 27, 2024 16:19
Unpacking busyness

On this episode, we chat about busyness—including how feeling busy is different from actually being busy. Some topics covered include: How we often wear busyness as a badge of honor; How we can’t be busy and focused at the same time; Busyness and busywork; “Parkinson’s Law”; How we tend to overestimate how long we work for; How busyness can...

Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:11
Why common sense isn’t common action

Takeaway: We often try to live in accordance with “common sense” without considering how making changes will affect our daily lives. To make a change more likely to stick, anticipate the daily impact—not just the general impact. Estimated Reading Time: 1 minutes, 49s.   A lot of the best advice out there is common sense. For example: “Eat...

Tue Aug 13, 2024 15:01

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