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The Dr. Leaf Show

How to deal with productivity anxiety during the pandemic + Tips on how to get more things done in less time with productivity expert David Allen

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.73.3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2020

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

I am sure you have seen the joke floating around social media about “finishing” Netflix. Truth is, many people suddenly have a lot more time on their hands, and are not quite sure what to do or how to make their most of their self-quarantine. While I am not supportive of making this pandemic a productivity contest, I do believe there are ways we can use our timely wisely which will help reduce anxiety and stress! It's vital to remember that productivity does not determine your worth BUT it is helpful to know how to do productivity well so it becomes a good habit. In this podcast, I talk about how to make staying at home more productive, how to get more things done in less time, and how to organize your commitments and make the most of your life with world-renown productivity expert David Allen.  This episode was recorded before the crisis and quarantine but the lessons and tips are so relevant for now. Podcast Time Stamps2:38 How David stays on top of his game6:15 What is the greatest barrier to productivity?8:45 How to get things done16:30 How to stop being a victim19:00 The most productive people are the people with the “emptiest” heads. 20:25 The Truth About Procrastination24:41 How to be more creative and innovative26:16 5 steps to getting things done 29:00 How do we balance our schedules?38:00 Capture those ideas!40:05 Why we need to chill  For more info on David visit his website: www.gettingthingsdone.comAnd follow him on social media: Twitter: gtdguy Instagram: dallen45 Read the full blog on this episode: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-hack-your-mind-to-be-more-productive-during-quarantine-tips-on-how-to-get-more-things-done-in-less-time-with-productivity-expert-david-allen Special offers from our sponsors:-Kettle & Fire (the most delicious bone broths): To get 15% off your Kettle & Fire bone broth order see: Kettleandfire.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.  -BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company) P3-OM Probiotics Special Offer: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: http://www.p3om.com/drleaf  Additional resources: -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Get any of my books, DVDs, and workbooks for less 25% with code DRLEAF at checkout: https://drleaf.com/collections/all  -Join my text group for more tips, notifications of sales, and more! Just text DRLEAF to 80519 -Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 4/30: https://www.drleafconference.com  Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)   Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf    If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email dominique@drleaf.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:00.0

Once you make a podcast, Spotify has got a platform that lets you make one super easily,

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then distribute it everywhere and even earn money, all in one place for free.

0:12.2

It's called Spotify for podcasters, and here's how it works.

0:16.6

Spotify for podcasters lets you record and edit podcasts right from your phone or computer,

0:22.3

so no matter what your setup is like, you can start creating today.

0:26.5

Then you can distribute your podcasts to Spotify and everywhere else podcasts are heard.

0:32.1

Video podcasts are also available on Spotify, and when you want to take conversations with

0:36.4

your fans to the next level, Q&A and polls are the best way to get them talking.

0:41.8

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podcast subscriptions, and best of all, it's totally free with no catch.

0:51.9

I highly recommend you give it a try.

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Download the Spotify for podcasters app or go to www.spotify.com,

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forward slash podcasters to get started.

1:07.5

Hi, I'm Dr Caroline Leif, and welcome to Cleaning Up the Mental Mass.

1:13.4

A podcast where each week I discuss practical, simple and scientifically-backed ways

1:19.8

to help you take back control of your mental health, hope others, and ultimately love

1:24.8

your happiest life.

1:26.4

In this episode, I am interviewing David Allen.

1:30.0

David Allen is considered the leading authority in the fields of organisational and personal

1:36.1

productivity.

1:37.6

After decades of in-the-field research and practice of his productivity methods, David wrote

1:42.7

the international base seller getting things done, published in over 28 languages, Time

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