Time and Attention
Episodes
65: Leaning on Others
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting help from others can be a strength, not a weakness. The post Podcast: How to lean on others appeared first on Chris Bailey.
64: The Extended Mind
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Murphy Paul joins the podcast to chat about her great new book, The Extended Mind. The post Podcast: How to extend your mind appeared first on C...
New Name!
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A far better name for the podcast! The post Same podcast, better name! appeared first on Chris Bailey.
63: Four Thousand Weeks
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on limits, finitude, and time management. The post Podcast: My interview with Oliver Burkeman appeared first on Chris Bailey.
62: Time Management
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The limits of time management—along with a few of our favorite time management habits. The post Podcast: The purpose of time management appeared fir...
61: The Benefit of Slowing Down
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The productivity benefits of slowing down at work and in life. The post Podcast: The productivity benefits of slowing down appeared first on Chris Bai...
60: Ideas for Stress
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some strategies for stress relief that actually work The post Podcast: Stress relief strategies that actually work appeared first on Chris Bailey.
59: A Proper Vacation
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The science of feeling fresh after some downtime. The post Podcast: How to take a proper vacation appeared first on Chris Bailey.
58: Email Habits
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few of my favorite email habits. The post Podcast: Our favorite email habits appeared first on Chris Bailey.
57: Saying No
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every yes is a no, and every no is a yes The post Podcast: How to say no (and what to say no to) appeared first on Chris Bailey.
56: Celebrating Milestones
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We quickly forget about the milestones we hit. Here’s how to celebrate them! The post Podcast: How to celebrate your big milestones appeared first o...
55: Roadblocks, Bumps, and Obstacles
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Obstacles are hard to deal with as they come up, but pretty easy to deal with ahead of time. The post Podcast: The importance of anticipating obstacle...
54: Productivity Habits (Part 2)
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My all-time favorite productivity habits—part 2 of 2! The post Podcast: My favorite productivity habits (part 2) appeared first on Chris Bailey.
53: Productivity Habits (Part 1)
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My all-time favorite productivity habits—part 1 of 2! The post Podcast: My favorite productivity habits (part 1) appeared first on Chris Bailey.
52: Organizing Projects
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The very best ways to organize the projects on your plate. The post Podcast: How to organize your projects appeared first on Chris Bailey.
51: Food Habits
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few good food habits to crowd out your bad ones. The post Podcast: Some food habits that will help you out appeared first on Chris Bailey.
50: Hooked on Salt, Sugar, and Fat
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My conversation with Michael Moss, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Salt Sugar Fat and Hooked. The post The 5 things that make processed food add...
49: The Power of Novelty
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novelty is one of the most underrated ingredients for living a good life, and creating more memories. The post Podcast: The Power of Novelty appeared ...
48: A World Without Email
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with author Cal Newport about his new book about email. The post Podcast: A World Without Email appeared first on Chris Bailey.
47: Mini Productivity Experiments
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we chat about five productivity experiments you can try out while stuck at home. The post Podcast: Mini Productivity Experiments appe...
46: All or Something Thinking
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things aren't as black and white as you might think. The post Podcast: All or Something Thinking appeared first on Chris Bailey.
45: Generating Ideas
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not all those who wander are lost. The post 3 ways to generate more ideas appeared first on Chris Bailey.
44: Capturing Ideas
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite tricks and tools for how to capture ideas—and why you should do it in the first place. The post The Productivity Benefits of Capturin...
43: A Subset of Worry
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A productivity tactic for the times: create a “worry list”. The post The Worry List appeared first on Chris Bailey.
42: Time and Money
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Whillans on the interplay between time, money, and happiness. The post What makes us happier, time or money? appeared first on Chris Bailey.
41: The Holiday Spectacular
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Give yourself a gift that keeps on giving. The post Here’s a bit of permission to treat yourself over the holidays appeared first on Chris Bailey.
40: Three Breaths
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A simple and powerful trick to reset between tasks. The post All you need are three breaths appeared first on Chris Bailey.
39: The Pre-Mortem
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conjure up worst case scenarios and deal with them—before they actually happen. The post Starting a new project? Conduct a pre-mortem appeared firs...
38: The Phone Challenge
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The advice we all need to use our phone less during this uniquely crazy and anxious time. The post Here’s how to (properly) put down your phone appe...
37: Inbox Zero
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few email management tactics—none of which require you to spend hours emptying your inbox. The post Inbox Zero is a state of mind appeared first o...
36: Opting Out
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My conversation with Cait Flanders on how to follow a path that’s more true to you. The post To lead a more intentional life, try opting out appeare...
35: An Idea to Sleep On
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to put a problem to bed. The post Tonight, pick one problem to sleep on appeared first on Chris Bailey.
34: How to Read More Books
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reading is one of the most meaningful ways to spend your day. Here’s how you can do more of it. The post 10 strategies to read more books appeared f...
33: Embracing Change
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to befriend change—one of the greatest forces in the universe. The post The power of embracing change appeared first on Chris Bailey.
32: 10 Interview to Make You More Productive
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of our biggest lessons learned so far on the podcast. The post 10 interviews to make you more productive appeared first on Chris Bailey.
31: Want to Become Happier? Get Moving!
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly McGonigal on why exercise might be the best thing you can do for your mental health, happiness, and connection with others. The post Want to bec...
30: 10 Productivity Books That Let You Earn Back Time
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A list of some the best productivity books ever written. The post 10 productivity books that let you earn back time appeared first on Chris Bailey.
29: Yes, You Have Permission To Be Lazy Right Now
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Idleness, when practiced properly, can actually make you more productive and creative. The post Yes, you have permission to be lazy right now appeared...
28: Flexibility as a Source of Inner Calm
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My chat with Henry Emmons, on the science of settling our mind. The post Flexibility as a Source of Inner Calm appeared first on Chris Bailey.
27: The 7 Triggers of Procrastination
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Overcoming procrastination, by understanding what causes it. The post The 7 Triggers of Procrastination appeared first on Chris Bailey.
26: 5 Ways to Find Calm Right Now
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some simple ways to settle your mind. The post 5 ways to find calm right now appeared first on Chris Bailey.
25: How to Work From Home (During a Difficult Time)
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some tips for working from home when focusing is tough. The post How to Work From Home (During a Difficult Time) appeared first on Chris Bailey.
24: A Five-minute Activity to Discover Your Most Important Tasks
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to find the most productive tasks in your work. The post A five-minute activity to discover your most important tasks appeared first on Chris Bail...
23: What to Put Into Your Mind
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The information you consume matters more than you think. The post What to Put Into Your Mind appeared first on Chris Bailey.
22: What I Learned Taking a Bill Gates-Inspired “Think Week”
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spending a week under the Jamaican sun, in an effort to think more like Bill Gates. The post What I Learned Taking a Bill Gates-Inspired “Think Week...
21: Resetting Your Caffeine Tolerance
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Resetting how much caffeine you consume can be good for your health—and your productivity. The post How to reset your caffeine tolerance appeared fi...
What are you grateful for this New Year’s?
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Be sure to recall all you're grateful for as the year draws to a close. The post What are you grateful for this New Year’s? appeared first on Chris ...
19: Losing Weight Through Science
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What can the latest nutritional research teach us about how to lose weight? The post 10 proven strategies to burn more body fat appeared first on Chri...
18: Forming Strong Habits
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My interview with bestselling author James Clear. The post 6 Nuggets from Atomic Habits, by James Clear appeared first on Chris Bailey.
17: How to Relax
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The key is to actually settle your mind. The post The Key to Relaxation appeared first on Chris Bailey.
16: Becoming More Resilient
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is resiliency, and how can we build up how resilient we are? I chat with Neil Pasricha. The post A daily reflection that will make you more resil...
15: The Weight Loss Challenge
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 13-week weight loss challenge. The post Want to join me in losing some weight? appeared first on Chris Bailey.
Can drinking alcohol make you more productive (or creative)?
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol can make us more creative, but it also has a whole host of downsides. The post Can drinking alcohol make you more productive (or creative)? ap...
13: Taking Advice From Experts
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some experts are worth listening to, and some are full of $#!†. I chat with Cait Flanders about how to distinguish between them. The post Which expe...
12: Drinking Caffeine Intentionally
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some ways to drink caffeine deliberately, and get (even more) energy out of it. The post Some ways to get (even more) energy out of caffeine appeared ...
11: How to Read a Nonfiction Book
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hyperfocus comes out in paperback today! We cover 10 strategies for reading nonfiction books on the pod. The post Hyperfocus comes out in paperback TO...
10: How to Stay Accountable
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Accountability is one of the best antidotes to procrastination. The post 3 simple ways to make yourself more accountable appeared first on Chris Baile...
9: The Practical Benefits of Meditation
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For every minute you spend meditating, you’ll get many more back. The post 5 Practical Things Meditation Can Teach You appeared first on Chris Baile...
8: Tracking Your Time
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to track your time—the most limited resource you have to get stuff done. The post How to Track Your Time appeared first on Chris Bailey.
7: Discovering Your Biological Prime Time
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our energy per hour isn’t consistent, and because of this, neither is our focus nor productivity. Here's how to calculate when your energy peaks. Th...
6: How to Travel Smarter
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A bunch of fun (and counterintuitive) strategies for traveling smarter. The post A Simple Guide for Traveling Smarter appeared first on Chris Bailey.
5: Apps We Couldn't Live Without
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The best productivity apps out there right now. The post The 10 best productivity apps out there appeared first on Chris Bailey.
5: Apps We Couldn't Live Without
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Great productivity rituals let you become more productive without much thought. Here are a few worth adopting. The post 5 Productivity Rituals Worth T...
3: How To Clear Your Mind
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Becoming Better, I sit down the author of Getting Things Done, David Allen. The post 5 Nuggets of Productivity Wisdom from...
2: The Great Digital Declutter Experiment
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Becoming Better, my cohost Ardyn and I dig into an experiment that we recently conducted: doing a one-month digital declut...
1: Should You Become a Digital Minimalist?
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I recently sat down with Cal Newport for my new podcast, Becoming Better, to chat about his latest book, Digital Minimalism. The post Should You Becom...
0: A Pitch for Your Time and Attention
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of podcasts out there. So why should you subscribe to this one? The post Becoming Better Episode 0: A Pitch for Your Time and Attentio...