Overwhelmed? Tips to Increase Productivity and Decrease Stress with Organizational Psychologist Fiona Murden
Released Sunday, December 8th 2024·23 min
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Overwhelmed? Tips to Increase Productivity and Decrease Stress with Organizational Psychologist Fiona Murden
In this episode, we dive into strategies for overcoming life's challenges, whether it's applying for college, working on major projects, or launching a new product. Drawing from organizational psychology, the discussion highlights the importance of getting started and inspiring action in others. They explore how high achievers, like CEOs, approach large endeavors by breaking them down into actionable steps and maintaining a clear end goal.
Techniques from influential books and authors, like Atomic Habits by James Clear, as well as personal anecdotes, offer practical tips for maintaining productivity and creativity under pressure. Emotional resilience is another focal point, with actionable advice on self-kindness and dealing with emotional difficulties, such as grief. By being kind to oneself, one can tap into a relaxed state more conducive to creativity and problem-solving. The episode concludes with a three-step system: envisioning the end goal, creating a flexible outline, and taking iterative steps toward achieving it. These strategies, inspired by organizational psychology, are crucial for navigating both professional and personal challenges effectively.
01:08 Challenges and Overwhelm
02:24 Getting Started and Taking Action
03:39 Simultaneous Tasks and Planning
05:30 Vision and Iteration
09:13 Writing and Outlining
13:47 Emotional Resilience and Kindness
15:24 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
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Defining You: https://www.amazon.com/Defining-You-Profile-Yourself-Potential/dp/1529370272
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