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  • Understanding Information Overload

    In this week's episode, the focus is on:

    • Understanding the term "Information Overload" and what it actually implies.
    • Identifying the plethora of sources that can provide you with valuable information.
    • How to be resourceful in gathering information.
    • How to sift through the abundance of information all around you in order to be productive.
    • Managing all your gathered pieces of information in a systematic way for easy retrieval later on.

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    10 min
  • The 70% Rule

    Today's episode will focus on the following:

    • The meaning of The 70% rule of productivity and procrastination.
    • The applications of The 70% rule in your daily life.
    • The lessons that be learned from The 70% rule so that further enhancements can be made to achieve your goals.

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    12 min
  • Challenge Thyself

    In this week's episode, you will learn:

    • The meaning and the importance of constantly challenging yourself.
    • Helpful techniques to create valuable opportunities for yourself by taking risks and chances that will increase your productivity.
    • How to keep evolving in this ever-changing world in order to enhance your skills and knowledge.

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    12 min
  • Invest Thyself

    ο»ΏIn this week’s episode, the following will be discussed:

    • The meaning of investing yourself in relation to personal achievement and attaining your goals.
    • The negative outcomes if you don't invest yourself to make sure that you achieve the best results for the effort you put in.
    • Learn the techniques you can use to invest yourself to hone your skills and increase productivity.

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    9 min
  • Know Thyself

    ο»ΏIn order to accomplish your tasks every day so that you are ultimately able to achieve your goals, you must actually first and foremost, get to know yourself.

    This is a form of self-awareness that is essential for you to be productive in your life.

    In this episode, the following will be addressed:

    - The need for you to comprehend your abilities and shortcomings.

    - The identification process of your strengths and weaknesses.

    - The ways in which you can enhance yourself and minimise your mistakes.

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    9 min
  • Neutralise Your ACID

    This week's episode will explain the overall meaning of (including the difference between) Addictions, Compulsions, Impulsions and Distractions (ACID). It is essential to comprehend the bigger picture of how these concepts/qualities/elements quite significantly impede your personal and professional growth.

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    10 min
  • Obtrusive Compulsions

    In today's episode, the following questions will be addressed:

    • What is a compulsion?
    • What are a few common types of compulsions?
    • Are compulsions harmful to you?
    • How can you know if you have compulsions?
    • What can you do if you have compulsions?
    • What can you do to prevent compulsions?

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    13 min
  • Intrusive Impulsions

    In this week's episode, the following will be covered:

    • The basic understanding of what impulsions are.
    • The reasons for the existence of impulsions.
    • The consequences of not being able to control impulsions.
    • How to identify and manage impulsions.
    • Living with impulsions, moving forward.

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    11 min
  • Naysay The Naysay

    ο»ΏNegative criticism is often considered unproductive. It can lead to discouragement, defensiveness, and a lack of cooperation. Critics may also focus only on the negative aspects of a person, project, or idea instead of the positive. Despite these potential drawbacks, negative criticism can also be productive under specific circumstances. When used effectively, it can motivate people to improve their work, identify problems early on, and receive feedback that can help them improve.

    In any creative or professional field, it is essential to be able to take and give criticism constructively. However, negative criticism can actually be counterproductive when it comes to productivity. In an effort to be productive, many people may take on feedback that is not helpful and ultimately slows them down or prevents them from completing their work. Therefore, it is crucial to learn how to discern constructive feedback from destructive criticism in order to stay productive and focused.

    Naysay The Naysay!

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    12 min
  • Adverse Addictions

    In this day and age, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose focus on what's important. Before you know it, you've become addicted to destructive behaviours that can sabotage your productivity.

    An addiction is a complex issue that manifests itself in many different ways. Unfortunately, many types of addiction in the modern world can be highly damaging to individuals and consequently ruin relationships, careers, and even lives.

    Addictions can also undoubtedly result from the need for validation from others. You crave attention and approval, which can be found in many forms - whether it's through work, social media, food or even drugs. You rely on your phone and laptop to stay on top of your work as well as to constantly stay connected with your friends, family and why, even with people you don't even know! This constant need for connection and validation from other people can be a slippery slope into an unforgiving precipice known as addiction.

    Evidently, addictions can be challenging to break free from and require a lot of self-care and accountability.

    If you are struggling with an addiction, it is crucial for you to first comprehend with an open mind that you indeed have an addiction problem. Then, it would be best if you find healthful ways to get the same level of validation - if not more - you are craving. Alternatively, you can also seek the necessary help to get you back on track with your productivity.

    Adverse Addictions!

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    11 min

About balanced FLUX

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Welcome to the balanced FLUX Podcast, where your journey towards self-discovery, growth, and achieving a harmonious balance in life begins. I am Tany McLeod, the founder, producer, and host of this podcast, and I invite you to join me every Sunday at 1 pm UTC for an enlightening experience that aims to guide you through the complexities of mental health and personal productivity, paving the way for a balanced life.