EBTV presents host Evita Ochel with returning guest Ivan Staroversky in a dialogue about productivity, multitasking, burnout and balance.
Ivan is a counsellor, psychotherapist, and NLP trained expert in the areas of applied psychology.
Specific topics covered in this episode include:
Addressing our societal obsession with productivity and multitasking (2:23)
- how to differentiate between productivity and activity
- how to address time management
- the illusions of productivity
- the role of self discipline in the
Addressing consequences of going against our physiology and natural rhythms (7:00)
- understanding the circadian rhythm
- understanding the infradian rhythm
- understanding the ultradian rhythm
What signals to look for to get back into balance of our ultradian rhythm (11:30)
- common signals are mentioned and explained
- why multitasking fails
- acting on our signals rather than ignoring them
- ultradian stress syndrome
- pitfalls of external stimulant use
Risks and consequences for the modern student during academic studies (18:40)
- tips for high school, college, university students
Solutions and the new paradigm for productivity (19:45)
- moving away from time management
- moving towards self management
- moving away from marathon mentality into sprinting mentality
The role of mindfulness in balancing and optimizing productivity (22:12 )
- awareness of the present moment
- physical, emotional and intellectual awareness
- active mindfulness and body scanning
- what to do during breaks
Addressing Solutions: How to make your breaks productive (25:35)
- the paradigm shift of time wasted versus time gained during breaks
- how long breaks should last
- how to work with the body to re-balance oneself
- shifting away from self-discipline
- shifting towards use of external systems
- the pitfalls of the weekday versus weekend routine
Final, practical tips for healthy and balanced productivity (32:20 )
- attention-restoration theory
- the role of nature
- the importance of regular break scheduling