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157: Being Productive When You Don't Feel Like It

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157: Being Productive When You Don't Feel Like It

Time and Attention

2025/10/07
Time and Attention

Time and Attention

2025/10/07
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On this episode, we chat about how to be productive when you just don’t feel like it. Topics covered include: * Why our energy and attention fluctuate so much each day; * Figuring out why you feel “off”; * How we can tactically accommodate our fluctuat...

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We all face days when motivation fades and focus feels out of reach. This episode dives into the reality that energy isn't constant—and how we can work with, not against, our natural rhythms to stay productive even when we don’t feel like it.
05:25
Laura Vanderkam's newsletter on 40 lessons at 40 left a strong impression.
10:16
Caffeine is like borrowing energy that must be repaid
16:17
Daily, weekly, and vacation breaks are crucial for long-term productivity
19:12
A long vacation made me the most productive I've ever been.

Chapters

What happens when your energy crashes—and why it’s normal?
00:00
Why do you feel off? Uncovering the real reasons behind low motivation
05:25
Is caffeine helping or hurting your focus?
10:16
How smart breaks keep you sharp over the long haul
16:17
What a truly restorative break looks like—and why it matters
19:12

Transcript

Chris Bailey: hey everybody, fancy seeing you here again for another episode of Time and Attention, the podcast dedicated to helping you become a better, more intentional human being? We used to Ardyn, we used to only play this music when it was raining, b...