EP 02: Effortless Productivity with Flow States

In this episode of Faith Talk with Pastor Ron, we delve into the topic of distractions and their impact on relationship with God. We discuss the various types of distractions that can hinder our ability to focus, from social media notifications to office chatter. Pastor Ron shares his insights on how to recognize and manage distractions effectively. We also explore practical strategies for staying focused and productive, such as setting boundaries, using time management techniques, and creating a distraction-free workspace. Tune in to learn how to overcome distractions and achieve your goals with greater focus and efficiency.

Keywords: distractions, productivity, focus, time management, distraction-free workspace, social media, notifications, office chatter, boundaries, goals, efficiency, podcast, Jesus, SEO.

To solve problems, you must access and activate the neural networks in your brain.  There’s the task-positive network and the task-negative network. Task-positive is focused mode. And task-negative is diffused mode. You cannot use both at the same time. Instead, you move from one to the next to fully understand a problem and generate the best ideas to solve it.

In episode 11 of The Incrementalist podcast, you will discover:

• The difference between the focused mode and the diffused mode of thinking
• The reasons you need both modes to learn new things and solve problems
• The limitations of the focused mode, e.g. Einstellung effect
• The limitations of the diffused mode, e.g. lack of deliberate practice
• Salvador Dali and Thomas Edison's use of micronaps (hypnagogia) to get unstuck and generate ideas
• How to activate each thinking mode and move from one mode to the other
• Why mind mapping is better than linear note taking for connecting ideas and seeing the big picture

Resources cited: 

• Barbara Oakley, Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential
• Daniel Levitin, Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload
• Dyan Williams, Mind Mapping: A Mental Tool for Generating Ideas and Solving Problems, ABA Law Practice Today

Music by:

• Sebastian Brian Mehr

Stay focused & diffused,

Dyan Williams
Check out the book: The Incrementalist, A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small Steps
Visit website: www.dyanwilliams.com
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When we hear the term work-life balance, we tend to think of it as a good thing. It’s doing great work, without overworking. It’s getting enough rest, without staying idle.

But if we want to have a meaningful and productive life, striving for perfect work-life balance is not often the right path. What we really want to aim for is Intentional Imbalance.

In episode 52 of The Incrementalist,  you will learn:

1) 3 reasons work-life balance isn't really practical or beneficial

2) 3 elements of Intentional Imbalance
- Alignment
- Introspection
- Momentum

3) There’s nothing wrong with having a comfortable and balanced life. But if you want to do something great or extraordinary, you will need to focus on one thing at the expense of the other. And if you’re going to have imbalance, you might as well be intentional about it. 

Watch the video on episode 52, especially if you're a visual learner! Become one of the first 100 subscribers on our YouTube channel, The Incrementalist - A Productivity Show. 

Intro & Outro Theme Music by:

• Sebastian Brian Mehr: Album –  Olemus; Song – La Nieve (hearnow.com)

Check out the book: The Incrementalist, A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small Steps
Email: dyan@dyanwilliams.com
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In this episode, you will learn why we can get stuck no matter how much information, techniques, and productivity tools we learn. The good news is, there is something you can do about it.

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Thank you for listening to the Striving From Stillness Podcast

A habit starts with a conscious decision and becomes automatic through a 3-step loop (cue, behavior, reward). Building good habits allows you to make changes without relying on willpower and motivation. 

In this episode, I discuss how motivation, ability and prompts drive behavior, using Professor BJ Fogg's B=MAP formula. I also cover the ABC (Anchor, Behavior, Celebration) method to create new habits and sustain momentum.  Make the new behavior tiny with the starter step and by scaling back. Excellence comes from the actions you do habitually, consistently, repeatedly - not from once-in-a-while acts.  Being the best version of yourself and having self-mastery stem from your habits. 

Resources Cited:

• Charles Duhigg - The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
• BJ Fogg - Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything
• David T. Neal, Wendy Wood, and Jeffrey M. Quinn, Duke University, Habits - A Repeat Performance, Current Directions in Psychological Science, Volume 15, Issue 4, August 1, 2006
• Magic Weighted Blanket

Music by:

• Sebastian Brian Mehr

Happy habit-building,

Dyan Williams
Check out the book: The Incrementalist, A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small Steps
Visit website: www.dyanwilliams.com
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