410 - Overstimulation Is Ruining Your Life! 8 Habits To Calm Down & Take Back Control

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Marie Forleo

Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 17 September 2024

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

If you're feeling overwhelmed by constant interruptions and distractions, the 8 simple habits in this podcast will help you reclaim your focus - and your sanity - FAST.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

The shocking real-world cost of multi-tasking
Why "ignorance is bliss" is the new motto of the healthy and wealthy
The surprising secret to making your workspace a distraction-free zone
My "swipe to read" method to stay focused among the constant notifications
The sneaky reason your kitchen might be sabotaging your success
Putting THIS on your desk is a fast route to brain drain
The pre-game ritual that'll make you feel like a productivity rockstar
Why scheduling scroll time can actually HELP you get more done
The simple way to brainwash yourself to be more productive and successful

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0:00.0	Today we're tackling a huge issue that's probably affecting your wealth, your health, and your happiness more than you even realize.
0:08.0	Over stimulation, it's that constant buzz of notifications, that endless stream of information,
0:14.8	and the pressure to stay connected to everything 24-7.
0:18.7	So in this video, I'm going to share eight daily habits
0:20.8	to get your focus and your sanity back right now.
0:24.4	Habit number one is stop being a victim.
0:27.6	So if your phone is blowing up with notifications
0:30.1	or your computer is pinging every five minutes, it's easy to feel like you're just a passenger
0:34.8	on this crazy train called Modern Digital Life.
0:38.8	But here's the thing.
0:40.5	Allowing distractions, it's a fricking choice. You do not have to be a victim of your environment.
0:47.0	You don't have to allow any damn notifications on any device at all.
0:52.0	That's right, Magical Chipmunk, you heard it. on any device at all.
0:52.8	That's right, magical chipmunk.
0:54.2	You heard it here.
0:55.3	You have the power to take control over what gets your attention and when.
0:59.9	And it all starts with deciding right now
1:01.9	that you are the one who sets the rules in your life.
1:05.1	So habit number one is this.
1:06.8	It's the simple and the most important habit of all.
1:10.3	Stop letting your devices control you and start controlling them.
1:15.0	Habit Number 2, be woefully uninformed.
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