363 - Busy But Not Getting Enough Done? The Only 3 Things You Need to Be More Productive With Dr. Christian Poensgen
From Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin · 56:55
Show by Amy Morin
Do you feel busy all day but still go to bed wondering what you actually got done? Maybe you've tried productivity tricks like waking up early, tracking your habits or downloading apps and when it doesn't work, you decide you're the problem. Well research suggests the average person gets only about 24 minutes of truly focused work a day, and more hacks won’t fix that. My guest, Dr. Christian Poensgen, says only three things determine how much you get done. And when you address all three, you can become ultra productive. Some of the things we discuss are: Why the average person gets only about 24 minutes of real focused work a day. Why the first 10 minutes of focused work always feel awful, and why that’s a sign you’re doing it right. The 90-minute energy cycle, and what happens when you push past it. Why scrolling on your break is still work for your brain, and what to do instead. How you can sleep a full eight hours and still get “junk sleep.” The two types of sleep you need, and why cutting your sleep short skips your brain’s “overnight therapy.” Three simple changes that improve sleep quality, including one involving a $40 lamp. Why some stress is actually good for you, and how stressing yourself out on purpose can make you more resilient. The Therapist’s Take: my top three takeaways for improving your productivity Related Episodes 223 — How to Get the Deep Rest You Need for a Stronger, Clearer Mind with Dr. Therese Huston 306 — You Don't Need to Feel Strong to Be Strong Links & Resources Ultraproductive Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sign Up for My Newsletter — https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter Sponsors Hers — Visit forhers.com/morin to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. AG1 — Save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DrinkAG1.com/mentallystronger. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Nobl Travel — Head to NoblTravel.com for up to 46% Off your entire order. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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