Productivity, Social Media and a half-eaten Pizza | Mindful Paths Podcast #25

It’s a captivating world when it comes to distractions… but it has a huge impact on our productivity. From the allure of social media to the pitfalls of unhealthy snacking, Nick and Hari reflect on balancing goals with the temptations of the modern world. They touch on the power of pre-commitments, the importance of understanding our choices, and the empowering concept of the future self. 

Key topics we discussed:

• How to stay motivated by your future self
• Create a healthier relationship with technology
• Actions that align with personal goals
• Immediate gratification vs. long-term rewards
• Methods to deal with distractions in your daily life

Resources mentioned:

• “Indistractable” by Nir Eyal
• “How To Be Superhuman” by Dave Asprey

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• Contact the host: nick@jgarecruitment.com  
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• "The Thought Gym"
• "Working Well"

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• The HR L&D Podcast
• The Payroll Podcast

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We have listed some professional organisations below that may help:

• Outside of these hours, call the Samaritans on 116 123.
• Contact your GP for an appointment.
• Self-refer yourself to NHS Psychological Therapies.
• Mind UK
• SANE