We all have responsibilities, obligations, and chores that we don’t necessarily like doing, but know we have to do anyway. Here are the top mental strategies for completing these tasks, according to psychologists.
Do you excessively worry? Check out this interesting exercise for taking more control over your worrying and how you can curb your anxiety by scheduling a “worry marathon.”
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This is a special live stream for all followers of The Emotion Machine. It’s a great opportunity to ask me any questions you want about psychology and self improvement. I’ll also be covering several new studies I’ve discovered recently and sharing my thoughts on them.
Scientific studies covered in this live stream:
- This is how psychotherapy for depression changes the brain
- Why you should believe you can control your emotions
- Pain can be a self-fulfilling prophecy
- Mindful movement may help lower stress, anxiety
- Disrupted circadian rhythms may drive anxiety and exacerbate brain disorders
- How to give up your cake and eat it too
- The illusion of multitasking boosts performance
- Family, school support makes kids more likely to stand up to bullying
- Strangers smile less to one another when they have their smartphones
- Cognitive micro-breaks can lead to increased positive affect for workers
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A healthy “sense of urgency” is essential for getting things done, being a more productive person, and actually achieving your goals. Without it, we risk letting time pass us by and before we know it there’s no more time left to do what we want.
Dave Crenshaw is a Productivity and Leadership Mentor and author of the new book “The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done.” In this chat, we talk about the purpose of having fun at work and why it’s so important to take meaningful breaks that align with your “ultradian rhythm.” He uses the metaphor of walking through a desert and needing an “oasis” so that you can re-energize yourself and stay motivated at work. We also touch on how his approach differs from the idea of “work-life balance,” and why we can still enjoy work even if we don’t have the perfect job or career.
Discover more about Dave Crenshaw here:
DaveCrenshaw.com
@DaveCrenshaw
Book Recommendation:
The Power of Having Fun