🚫 You’ve been told more = better.
More hours. More effort. More output.
But here’s the truth: Your brain isn’t built for constant productivity.
It’s built for rhythm. Recovery. Thoughtful flow.
In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down the neuroscience behind why “pushing through” is breaking you down—and how to finally reclaim clarity, energy, and focus through smarter, rhythm-based strategies.
🧠 You’ll learn:
- Why your brain maxes out after 90 minutes of focus
- How ignoring recovery triggers toxic stress and cortisol surges
- Why your creative insight lives in the Default Mode Network
- How addition-thinking keeps your brain in overload
- The Flow Sprint method for regaining control (without burnout)
- Why willpower is a myth—and rhythm is your real superpower
- What true rest looks like (hint: it’s not scrolling)
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who feels fried, foggy, or like nothing is ever enough.
🎧 Chapters:
- 00:00 The Productivity Myth: More Isn't Better
- 00:12 The Science of Cognitive Performance
- 01:39 The Trap of Constant Drive
- 04:27 Understanding Your Brain's Rhythms
- 07:34 The Power of Subtraction
- 11:32 Implementing Effective Work Sprints
- 22:46 The Importance of True Rest
- 26:15 Conclusion: Protect Your Rhythm
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