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Do you jump from one task to the next feeling scattered, tense, or overwhelmed? We spend so much time planning our work that we often forget about the essential space in between. Ignoring this transition time can lead to frustration and exhaustion (which leads to burnout) and can negatively impact your life in so many ways. It's often a missing piece in your time management puzzle, but it doesn't have to be.
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In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I discuss the power of transition time. I'll explain the science behind why our brains need buffer time to shift between different modes and share simple, actionable ways to build these transitions into your day, whether they're micro-moments or longer routines.
I cover the following topics:
- Why skipping transitions takes a surprising toll on your nervous system, leading to burnout.
- How our brains need time to shift from a sympathetic ("fight or flight") state to a parasympathetic ("rest and digest") state (and back again).
- The importance of micro-transitions and rituals to signal change to your brain, even if it's just a deep breath or a sip of water.
- Practical strategies like using physical shifts, auditory timers, and shutdown routines to make transitions intentional and effective.
- A mindset shift to stop seeing transition time as wasted time and start seeing it as protective, restorative, and focus-building.
Remember, making the most of every moment doesn’t mean working every moment. Transition time isn't a luxury; it's an essential part of your productive process.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ep 73 with Stacy Kessler
Ep 271 on Avoiding Tasks
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