Time and Attention

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Time and Attention episodes

December 19, 2023118: The Fourth Annual Holiday Spectacular (w. gift recs!)
On this episode, we chat about our favorite productivity-related gifts that will either save time or make things more efficient. The things we mention on this episode—part two of two—include:
Stationary Stuff
Septcouleur Lab Notebook
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The Baronfig Mastermind Desk Pad
Journals:
Ardyn’s personal journal
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One Line a Day journal
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Our favorite pens:
In black!
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In color!
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TSWBI fountain pens
Post-It Notes
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Office Stuff
The Timeular
Ardyn’s favorite oversized hair clips
Topo Comfort Mat by Ergodriven
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Aura Carver photo frame
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Week from Hell Hand Lotion and Blistex
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Takeya water bottle
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CyberPower UPS, the most boring pick of the season 🎄
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All affiliate link proceeds will be donated to Camp Quality Eastern Ontario, an organization that helps kids and teens with cancer. Non-affiliate links are also provided if you’d prefer.
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38 min
December 05, 2023117: Productivity Gift Guide
On this episode, we chat about our favorite productivity-related gifts that will either save time or make things more efficient. The things we mention on this episode—part one of two—include:
The RovyVon USB-C Flashlight
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Cygolite Hotrod Lumen Bike Tail Light
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The Eve Energy Smart Plug
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Sandisk USB-C and USB-A Drive
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Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Switch Starter Kit
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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
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Electronics Organizer Bag
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Belkin Boost Charge Pro
Belkin iPhone Camera Mount
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AirPods Pro 2
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All affiliate link proceeds will be donated to Camp Quality Eastern Ontario, an organization that helps kids and teens with cancer.
Other things mentioned:
Study: An integrative review of gift-giving research in consumer behavior and marketing
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37 min
November 21, 2023116: Accountability Groups
On this episode, we chat about the professional accountability groups we’re in, and why they’re helpful. Topics covered include:
A brief chat about Chris’s recent meditation retreat;
What an accountability group is;
The purpose of forming an accountability group;
The structure of our groups and meetings;
How often we meet;
The sweet spot for how big the groups should be.
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38 min
November 07, 2023 115: Sick & Thinking About To-Do Lists
On this quickie episode, Chris chats about why you shouldn’t let your to-do list become a source of stress in and of itself.
This episode’s a shortie—Ardyn’s out sick this week—but we still wanted to put something helpful in your feed!
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Enjoy :-)
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7 min
October 24, 2023114: Commitment Devices
On this episode, we chat about commitment devices—forcing functions you can add to your life to accomplish more of your goals. Topics covered include:
What commitment devices are;
How they work for both approach and avoidance goals;
The intention—action gap;
Financial commitment devices;
Social devices;
Ways of adding and removing friction for goal attainment.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Journal article: Commitment Devices: Using Initiatives to Change Behavior
Journal article: Commitment Devices
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35 min
October 10, 2023113: Productivity Prime Time
On this episode, we chat about how to calculate your biological prime time—the time of the day you’re the most productive. We cover:
How our productivity moves in tandem with our energy levels;
How to calculate your “biological prime time”;
When we’re the most productive and creative throughout the day;
How to work around these hours!
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27 min
September 26, 2023112: Dumb Goals
On this episode, we chat about how “SMART” goals might not be all they’re cracked up to me—and a few ways to set smarter goals. Topics covered include:
Characteristics of “SMART” goals;
The research on how effective SMART goals really are;
Performance vs. process vs. learning goals;
The different time frames we set intentions over;
The differences between goals, intentions, and priorities;
How to set better goals in general.
Link mentioned in this episode:
Study: The (over)use of SMART goals for physical activity promotion: A narrative review and critique

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29 min
September 12, 2023111: The Pomodoro Technique
On this episode, we chat about the pomodoro technique and how (and whether!) we use it in our own work. Topics covered include:
What the “pomodoro technique” is;
The rigidity of the technique;
Whether 25 minutes of focus time is a good amount;
The Resistance List;
How the pomodoro technique fits with the idea of flow;
Why so many people swear by the pomodoro technique.
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27 min
August 29, 2023110: Stimulation Fasting
On this episode, we chat about stimulation fasting. Topics covered include:
What stimulation fasting is;
Why an overstimulated mind can be counterproductive;
“Altitudes” of mental stimulation;
How to conduct a fast of your own;
What Chris and Ardyn are fasting from right now.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: How to Calm Your Mind
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30 min
August 16, 2023109: Oliver Burkeman (Replay)
This week’s podcast episode is a replay—a Golden Oldie from the vaults. Hope you enjoy! The original show notes are below.
This week I interview Oliver Burkeman for the podcast. Oliver is the author of the fantastic new book, Four Thousand Weeks. In the episode, we have a fun, wide-ranging conversation about a bunch of topics, including:
The idea of “finitude,” and why it matters;
Our “future-chasing mindset,” which prevents us from enjoying things;
How trying to achieve a perfect mastery over our time can make us miserable;
Where impatience comes from;
The usefulness of productivity advice;
The costs of hoarding our time;
..and more.
Four Thousand Weeks is an incredible read. It covers not just how we should manage our time, but also the place time management should have in our life in the first place. I highly recommend it.
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36 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…