Episode 6 - Decision Making
In this episode of the Improvement Project Podcast, Sean & Dave discuss the main distraction, but potentially the most useful tool in our lives - technology. Our lives have adapted incredibly well to the advances in tech, but can we keep up? Is it time to take a step back and avoid the unnecessary gadgets? We live in the fear of being left behind, but perhaps we need to put on the brakes and be content in what we have. Some of the big questions are being answered here - listen in to find out more.
Mentioned In This Episode
Forest - App to get you off your phone
The Mindfulness App - Meditation App
Cold Turkey - Block distraction websites
Deseat.me - Remove your data from old and unused sites
How many times do we touch our phones per day? - Eye-opening article
Experience the Experience - Improvement Project Article
Haymin Soonim: The things you only notice when you slow down - Spectacular Book
Patrick Rhone: Enough - Spectacular Book
TED Talk - Boredom - Motivational Talk
Our Takeaways
Our favourite pieces of advice from the episode. They come in many forms, but all are encouraged and (we like to think) pretty useful.
Sean's Takeaway - Forest App and Turn off your notifications!
Dave's Takeaway - Deploy more self-awareness with your relationship with technology.