Fewer Things Better

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We are what we repeat. 
Neuroplasticity is the science behind our capacity to rewire our brains.  This 7-minute episode looks at four simple steps that can help refresh our mental map and put you on the path to positive progress. 

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Daily deposits are being made into your mind through words. And those words, either add or subtract from your self-confidence. Which voices do you hear from the most on any given day? The people you hear from the most are your bankers - they are either investing in you or they are divesting from you. 

You get to be in charge of what nourishments go into the soil of your mind.
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If you got an extra hour today, what would you do with that found time? 
The more you focus on productivity, the more you're going to find time. 
One way to kickstart that with mental momentum. 

This episode explores that momentum plus how procrastination, research, and perfectionism are derailers of productivity and how the power of dopamine can work with us or against us. Also, learn two time-based tips that can help you tackle your to-do’s.  (10 minutes)

Show note: David Allen's concept of the 2-minute rule is from his book Getting Things Done. 

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In this episode, Kristin walks through why multitasking is a myth, what happens to our brains when we try to do so many things at once, and why white space is oxygen for the brain.  (10 minutes)

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In this episode, we're going to talk about why when matters. Specifically, we explore the study of chronobiology, which reflects your body's natural timekeeping. Key elements of this topic reference the great book When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink. While we don't always have control over our calendars, knowing when we can amplify our internal superpowers can help us do fewer things...faster. (13 minutes)

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We live in a go-go busy world and getting your attention is big business. There is a reason why your brain gets distracted so many times during the day. Spend 11 minutes with Kristin to understand more of the science and psychology behind the tech brain drain we often feel. To better navigate the attention economy, start by recognizing what boosts our brain and what drains it. 

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This episode is the welcome mat to the idea that it really is possible to do fewer things better in your life. Time is in limited supply so this 4-minute kickoff conversation shares a bit about what you will hear along the way and introduces you to host Kristin Graham, who shares her own insights from living a busy, messy, beautiful life along with the science and recent research on related topics.