5 Habits Keeping you STUCK & 5 Ways to Get UNSTUCK | Shadé Zahrai
If you're feeling stuck there are a number of habits that you might be unintentionally doing. In this video I share 5 common habits that hold you back and 5 practical ways to get unstuck. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 5 Habits Keeping you STUCK: 00:00 – Are you Stuck? 00:23 – 1. Infomania due to FOMO. Can't focus on tasks. Busy all the time, yet no progress. 01:38 – 2. The Knowing-doing trap. 02:44 – 3. Achievement addict. Productivity guilt. Always short of time. Self criticism. Burnout. 03:43 – 4. Multitask. Keep switching tasks to avoid the pain of boredom. Linked to FOMO. 04:36 – 5. Attachment to phone. 5 Ways to Get UNSTUCK 06:23 – 1. Stop & resist the urge. 06:50 – 2. Identify just one thing to put into practice. 07:15 – 3. Carve out mindful leisure time. 07:45 – 4. Recondition yourself to be comfortable being alone with yourself & your thoughts. 09:00 – 5. Put your phone out of sight. RESEARCH: ------------------- 1. Przybylski, Andrew K.; Murayama, Kou; Dehaan, Cody R.; Gladwell, Valerie (July 2013). "Motivational, emotional, and behavioral correlates of fear of missing out". Computers in Human Behavior. 29 (4): 1841–1848. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2013.02.014. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563213000800 Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7298-info-mania-dents-iq-more-than-marijuana/#ixzz75YifgL00 2. Przybylski, Andrew K.; Murayama, Kou; Dehaan, Cody R.; Gladwell, Valerie (July 2013). "Motivational, emotional, and behavioral correlates of fear of missing out". Computers in Human Behavior. 29 (4): 1841–1848. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2013.02.014. 3. Ward, A. F., Duke, K., Gneezy, A., & Bos, M. W. (2017). Brain drain: The mere presence of one’s own smartphone reduces available cognitive capacity. Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, 2(2), 140-154 ABOUT SHADÉ ------------------------- 🚀FREE TRAINING– Career Clarity: https://www.shadezahrai.com/cct-registration To find out more about Shadé, visit the website: https://www.shadezahrai.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahrai • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadezahraispeaker • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadezahrai
5 Habits Keeping you STUCK & 5 Ways to Get UNSTUCK | Shadé Zahrai
5 Habits That Keep You Stuck
In this video, the speaker shares five habits that could be contributing to feeling stuck and provides simple yet essential principles to get unstuck for good.
Infomania
- Obsession with learning and acquiring knowledge
- Insatiable thirst for knowledge can reduce focus on tasks, mental sharpness, and impact sleep
- Can lead to self-development paralysis
Knowing-Doing Gap
- Passionate about self-development but don't implement or apply knowledge
- Easier to keep consuming than taking action
Achievement Addiction
- Constantly looking for the next goal without acknowledging accomplishments
- Sense of identity intertwined with achievements leading to productivity guilt and self-judgment
Endless Multitasking
- Switching tasks constantly creates a dopamine-addiction feedback loop
- Avoid boredom by seeking external stimulation through phone, email, etc.
Phone Addiction
- Inability to focus due to phone addiction leads to brain drain
- Avoid having your phone on your desk when trying to work or focus
How to Get Unstuck and Improve Your Focus
In this section, the speaker discusses how our urge to constantly consume information can eat up our brain power and attentional resources, making it difficult for us to focus on tasks at hand. The speaker provides five tips to help listeners get unstuck and improve their focus.
Tips for Improving Focus
- Resist the urge to constantly consume information by consciously reclaiming control for 5 minutes.
- Identify one thing from a book or podcast that you will put into practice before moving on to the next thing.
- Schedule mindful leisure time and surround yourself with people who value you for who you are, not just what you've achieved.
- Recondition yourself to become comfortable with being alone with your thoughts by resisting the urge to switch tasks or check your phone for an extra 5 minutes.
- Put away your phone when struggling to focus in order to retain cognitive and attentional capacity.
Importance of Progress
The speaker emphasizes that progress is important for positive emotions and greater life satisfaction. She encourages listeners to find one tip that resonates with them and take action towards improving their focus.