"If you’re never fully unplugged, you’re also never fully in the zone."
In this episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD, is diving into Psychological Detachment—the essential, research-backed strategy for avoiding burnout, boosting productivity, and sustaining long-term success.
We live in a culture where work is always on—where emails, unfinished charts, and notifications follow us home. But if you don’t take time to disconnect, your performance, mental health, and well-being will suffer.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What psychological detachment is and why it’s critical for success.
✅ The science behind why detaching from work improves focus, motivation, and creativity.
✅ The 42% Rule—how much rest your brain actually needs to avoid burnout.
✅ Practical ways to implement psychological detachment in your daily life.
📖 Key Quotes from This Episode:
🧠 "If you are never fully unplugged, you are also never fully in the zone." – Dr. Ben Hardy
🔥 "We’re not saying you should take 42% of your time to rest; we’re saying if you don’t take the 42%, the 42% will take you." – Emily & Amelia Nagoski, Burnout
Connect with Dr. Shabbir on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Linktree and Facebook
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