Time and Attention

By Chris BaileyBusiness Education Self-Improvement How To Careers

Time and Attention episodes

October 07, 2025157: Being Productive When You Don't Feel Like It
On this episode, we chat about how to be productive when you just don’t feel like it. Topics covered include:
Why our energy and attention fluctuate so much each day;
Figuring out why you feel “off”;
How we can tactically accommodate our fluctuating energy;
Our different “levels” of energy;
“Billion dollar walks”;
Drinking caffeine strategically (and not habitually).
Links mentioned in this episode:
Laura Vanderkam’s article: 40 lessons learned on the way to 40
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28 min
September 22, 2025 156: Last Call (And a Review)
On this episode we chat about Chris’s new course and the four webinars that come with it! Signups close September 24. (You can also use the discount code POD30 for another $30 off.)
We also give a brief review of the AirPods Pro 3, which we’re both loving.
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35 min
September 11, 2025155: Values-Based Goals
On this episode, we chat about how to root your goals into what you value. Topics covered include:
A recap on our twelve values;
How to connect our goals with what we value;
The interplay of our values and procrastination;
How values affect our level of goal attainment;
How our values influence our relationship with our goals;
Editing our goals to be aligned with our values;
Dropping more goals, more often.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The sample values test!
Shalom Schwartz’s page on Google Scholar
Study: Personal values in human life
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33 min
August 26, 2025154: Why We Procrastinate
On this episode, we begin our deep dive into the science of overcoming procrastination. Topics covered include:
The triggers of aversion;
The logic war that happens in our mind as we procrastinate;
Impulsiveness, perfectionism, and procrastination;
Details on Chris’s upcoming course;
Aversion journaling;
The art of making tasks more challenging.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s newsletter
Study: Personal values in human life, in Nature Human Behaviour
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38 min
May 27, 2025153: Managing Attention
On this episode, we chat about how to create an attentional foundation for deeper focus—and then share some strategies for managing our attention every day. Chris also teases his next book (coming out in January)!
Link mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s Reddit question: Is my book title offensive in the UK?
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32 min
May 13, 2025 152: Reel Talk
On this episode, we chat about how to manage our attention to the fullest. We also chat about how our relationship with novelty has changed over time, how algorithms wire our mind, and the natural rhythm of our attention.
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28 min
April 29, 2025151: Distractions
On this episode, we chat about how to think about and tactically overcome distraction—including by knowing the four types of distractions, keeping a “distractions list,” and using a distractions blocker.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The four types of distraction that derail our focus
The Distractions List
Our distraction blocker of choice: Freedom
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32 min
April 15, 2025 150: Fake Deadlines
On this episode, we chat about how to set “fake deadlines,” the perks (and drawbacks) of the four-day workweek, and how managing our attention can be more effective than managing our time.
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27 min
April 01, 2025149: Everyday Carry
On this episode, we chat about what we carry around with us on the go to get stuff done.
In Chris’s bag:
Lululemon’s closest backpack to Chris’s
22oz Takeya water bottle
Davek Solo umbrella (the best umbrella)
Davek Mini Umbrella
Sonos Ace headphones
AirPods Pro earbuds
The book Chris mentioned: Our Green Garden, by Diana Beresford-Kroeger
MacBook Pro
In Ardyn’s bag:
Ardyn’s go-to handbag company
Bellroy laptop case
Neat little screen wipe/cleaner thing
Pilot V5: Lid, Click
Matt and Nat backpack
Kobo Clara BW (available in Canada)
Green Septcouleur Lab Notebook
MacBook Air
Ardyn’s go-to hair clip
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35 min
March 18, 2025148: Fancy Health Stuff
On this episode, I give my long-term review (and a few rants) about three health investments: the Ozlo Sleepbuds, Apple Watch 10, and the Peloton Bike+. We also chat about whether fancy health stuff is even necessary…
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Ologies episode on Reality TV
Ozlo Sleepbuds
Apple Watch Series 10
Peloton Bike+
Our referral code is, XQVZA6—if you use it, you get $100 worth of accessories at purchase. (We will also get $100 of accessories and will donate an equal amount to charity.)
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49 min

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Time and Attention is a podcast that will help you become more intentional and productive. Hosted by Chris Bailey, the author of two productivity books, and Ardyn Nordstrom, a nerdy…