You’re Not Lazy — You’re Overstimulated The Midweek Mindshift podcast

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Ever had one of those days when your calendar is wide open but you still feel like a balloon with a slow leak? You've got the hours, you've got the plan, but somehow you're dragging yourself through tasks like you're competing in the slow-motion Olympics. The problem isn't your motivation or discipline—it's energy management. While most of us have been trained to slice our lives into neat time blocks and fill each one to the brim, we've overlooked something critical: time is fixed, but energy is fluid. Even with perfect calendar blocking, your brain follows natural 90-minute cycles of peak performance and necessary recovery. When we ignore these ultradian rhythms, we create the perfect conditions for what I call the productivity paradox—doing more but accomplishing less. Science shows that most adults can only sustain deep focus for about 90 minutes before needing a break—it's not a personal failure, it's biology. Time management alone makes you busy; energy management makes you brilliant. The key is identifying your natural high-energy windows and protecting them for your most important work, while strategically using tools like AI to handle low-energy tasks during your natural dips. Start treating your day like an athlete would approach competition—pacing yourself for peak performance rather than sprinting at the starting line. Ready to stop planning perfect days without considering your mental gas tank? This episode reveals practical strategies for working with your energy cycles instead of against them. Because when you stop obsessing over minutes and start honoring momentum, you don't just survive your week—you lead it. Follow now for weekly insights on working smarter, living better, and staying human in a world that never slows down.…

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The Multitask Myth — Why Your Brain Needs a Single-Track Mind 9:02

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Multitasking isn't the productivity superpower we think it is; science shows it's actually draining our focus and setting us up for mistakes. This episode explores why single-tasking with the 25-5 focus block system helps your brain work the way it was designed, resulting in better work quality and more energy. • Multitasking originated as a computer term from IBM in 1965, never intended for human brains • Only 2% of people are true "supertaskers" - the rest of us are task-switching at great cognitive cost • Task-switching consumes 40% of productivity time, equivalent to losing 16 weeks of work annually • The 25-5 focus block system: 25 minutes of laser-focused work followed by 5-minute strategic breaks • This system creates clarity, focuses intention, and preserves energy throughout the workday • ChatGPT can help structure single-task workdays and create context preservation notes • Common multitasking mishaps include sending messages to the wrong place and presentation errors Try just one hour a day using the 25-5 focus block system: one priority, no distractions, full presence. Let your brain breathe and see what changes.…

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You’re Not Lazy — You’re Overstimulated 8:06

16 days ago8:06

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We examine the critical difference between genuine laziness and mental overstimulation, challenging the pervasive belief that productivity equals personal value. This episode offers a fresh perspective on why your brain deserves grace rather than guilt when feeling overwhelmed, along with practical strategies to get unstuck. • The historical roots of hustle culture dating back to John Wesley's 18th century ideology • True laziness vs. overstimulation: understanding when your brain is saying "I can't" rather than "I won't" • How constant notifications, meetings, and digital overload can crash your brain's focus system • The 10-minute anchor habit technique to create structure when motivation fails • Using strategic AI prompts to overcome mental resistance and break through startup barriers • Reframing "brain freeze" as your mind running on low battery, not a personal failure Leave me a voicemail at TheMidweekMindShift.com with topics you'd like covered in future episodes. Next week we're breaking down the multitask myth and why it's frying your brain more than you think.…

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Meeting Detox 8:26

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