The Productivity Monster

Happy New Year everyone! This byte of Mentally Optimal focuses in on a technique to ensure you achieve any New Year's resolution you may set out. It'll go over how to implement the technique of staircase goal-setting, where you can apply it, and so much more! Link to example of staircase goal-setting: 

The 10th episode of Mentally Optimal defines what imposter syndrome is, the symptomology and tendencies of someone who suffers from imposter syndrome, where Imposter Syndrome may stem from, and actionable steps to overcome Imposter Syndrome. Follow for updates! https://linktr.ee/mentally_optimal

This byte of mentally optimal dives into what attentional focus is best for learning a new skill. The pod goes into why one attentional focus is better than the other for skill learning, how it benefits the individual learning the skill, as well as why other foci of attention maybe hindering their ability to pick up a new skill.

The 9th episode of Mentally Optimal focuses on focus and limiting distractions. I’ll start by introducing the various types of attentional foci and the importance of being able to shift from one focus to the next. From there, I’ll get into detail-oriented thinking versus thinking about a broader goal or “big picture” and how juggling those can be difficult but there are cues we can use to ensure that our attention is where it needs to be from context to context. Follow for updates! https://linktr.ee/mentally_optimal

This byte of Mentally Optimal focuses on how to set boundaries so you don't find yourself working at ALL hours of the day. It gives some useful tips on how to structure physical spaces around you and things you can do with your electronics to ensure you aren't dragged back into work during the evenings and weekends.

In the spirit of Halloween, the 8th episode of Mentally Optimal focuses on the productivity monster and the incessant need to constantly be productive. The pod includes two new terms, taking a deep dive into what both productivity guilt and productivity dysmorphia are, why they can be so scary, and how to overcome them in the long-term. Follow for updates! https://linktr.ee/mentally_optimal

The 7th episode of Mentally Optimal is all about teamwork and team effectiveness. I’ll introduce the podcast by differentiating between two types of teams and from there, I’ll go into how those team dynamics differ and what traits need to be emphasized in order for that team to be successful. From there, I’ll dive deeper into what makes sure teams are on the same page, whether they are coordinating 24/7 versus rarely having time to coordinate. Then finally, I’ll discuss what to do when leadership is lacking and how team members can work through that to still complete meaningful work. Follow for updates! https://linktr.ee/mentally_optimal

This byte of Mentally Optimal discusses a quick routine everyone can incorporate to help organize their thoughts and priorities for any day of the week. The routine known as "timeboxing" allows individuals to prioritize what items they wish to accomplish that day, when they'll have time to make progress towards those items, and how it helps with making transitions throughout the day.

The 6th episode of Mentally Optimal is all about routine-building. Introducing what a routine is, what kind of behaviors/actions comprise a routine, what to do in a routine to achieve a certain feeling-state, when/where routines are and can be effective, and ultimately why a routine is effective towards enhancing performance.  Follow for updates! https://linktr.ee/mentally_optimal

This byte of Mentally Optimal dives deeper into the idea of how unhealthy perfectionism can negatively impact sleep. On this topic, the episode also provides some useful tools and potential ideas for how to ensure perfectionism isn't harming your sleep.