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Do you get distracted easily? Do you want to move closer to achieving your goals? Distractions are one of the top reasons why you’re never accomplishing your goals. Luckily, Benjamin Hardy has great advice for staying on top of your objectives. Check out his advice on how to focus on your goals and avoid distractions.
Do you feel like you’ve given everything you have at work? What are the three types of burnout? Ali Abdaal says that burnout sets in when work stops feeling good and starts to feel tedious, meaningless, or overwhelming instead. This means that your work is harming your emotional well-being instead of boosting it. Let’s go over the three types of burnout and how to overcome them.
Do you experience both anxiety and procrastination? Did you know they might be closely related to each other? Ali Abdaal says that people tend to put off doing things—even things they want to do—when they’re worried about what the outcome might be. For example, people are often hesitant about starting a new hobby because they’re worried about looking foolish in front of more experienced hobbyists. Check out how anxiety can turn into procrastination.
Do you have control of your life? Do you know how to empower yourself? One of Ali Abdaal’s sources of emotional well-being is empowerment. This means having a sense of control over your actions, work, and life. Below we’ll look at Abdaal’s three suggestions about how to empower yourself.
What’s feel-good productivity? Do you want to feel energetic while working? According to Ali Abdaal, productivity doesn’t have to be hard. There’s a way to get your work done while also feeling good about yourself and the tasks you’ve accomplished. Keep reading if you’re tired of feeling burned out while working.
What’s Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal about? Does the daily grind have to be a grind? In Feel-Good Productivity, Ali Abdaal explains why and how emotional well-being will boost your productivity. By taking care of yourself, you can work in a way that’s beneficial to you. Read below for an overview of Feel-Good Productivity.
What’s the science of productivity? Why is Ali Abdaal’s feel-good productivity effective? When work feels good, it energizes you instead of draining you, meaning you can get a lot more done. Therefore, the best type of productivity not only boosts your emotional well-being, it also benefits the people who rely on you. Take a closer look at how productivity, particularly Abdaal’s model, keeps you energized throughout the day.
Why is asking questions important? How does confusion cause procrastination? Sometimes, you procrastinate when you aren’t sure what to do—or, more often, you aren’t sure how to do it. Thankfully, the solution is equally straightforward: Usually, a few simple questions will clear up any confusion so that you can proceed confidently. Continue reading to learn how to deal with procrastination by being openly curious.
What causes procrastination? Do you know how to deal with procrastination? Ali Abdaal says three things harm your emotional well-being and your productivity. You can stop procrastinating simply by figuring out which of the three is getting in your way and removing it. Discover more about Abdaal’s three causes of procrastination: confusion, habit, and anxiety.
Why is resilience important for success? How should you teach children about building resilience? In an episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Diane von Fürstenberg break down why resilience will be your best friend on your success journey. However, it’s not only adults who need to build resilience—children also need to be taught how to bounce back. Keep reading for more on why resilience is important.