))
When Your To-Do List Becomes a ‘To-Prove’ List.
Manage episode 470217497 series 3535211
A tartalmat a Decibelle Creative biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Decibelle Creative vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
How our need for external validation fuels overwork
summary
In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila explores the intricate relationship between human behavior and the use of lists. She delves into why we love lists, the psychological benefits they provide, and the potential pitfalls that can lead to overwhelm. The conversation also touches on the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD when managing lists, the importance of structuring lists effectively, and the distinction between lists that serve to prove oneself versus those that promote genuine progress. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own to-do lists and consider how they can align their tasks with their true goals and values.
takeaways
- Lists help us organize thoughts and create structure.
- Cognitive ease makes lists appealing for memory.
- Quick gratification from ticking off tasks is satisfying.
- Cultural conditioning influences our relationship with lists.
- Lists can simplify complexity and provide clarity.
- ADHD can complicate the effectiveness of lists.
- The serial position effect impacts memory of list items.
- To-do lists can become validation-seeking tools.
- Reflection on tasks can reveal true motivations.
- Balancing internal and external validation is crucial.
26 epizódok
Megosztás
