How I Work

Struggling with the endless cycle of distractions? You're not alone. On this episode of How I Work, I sit down with the wizard of focus, Nir Eyal, who's literally written the book on becoming indistractable. Nir's sharing some top-tier life hacks that go beyond typical self-help fluff. Think about turning every decision into a personal experiment, having actual uninterrupted time with your family, and even carving out sacred moments for your own personal goals. So, whether it's creating your own community 'kibbutz' (yep, it's a thing) or reshuffling your day to make room for what really counts, we're diving into it all. And trust me, your to-do list is going to have some serious FOMO once you get time-boxing down to an art. Ready to shake up your life? Tune in, take notes, and get ready to say bye-bye to being pulled in a million directions. Connect with Nir (https://www.nirandfar.com/) and get a copy of Indistractable (https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/). While you’re revamping your life, don't forget to check out my new book The Health Habit right here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Follow your curiosity and connect with me: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) For more life hacks that actually work, jump onto my weekly newsletter at howiwork.co The full scoop on this episode and more at https://www.amantha.com/podcast. Questions, thoughts? Fire off a mail to amantha@inventium.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Leong shares her personal health experiments and long-term thinking in her pursuit of real, life-giving health. From realizing that being fit doesn't mean being healthy to discussing daily health practices and setting goals for longevity, Lisa explores various topics such as mindfulness, infrared therapy, and natural health practices in this entertaining podcast.

The podcast discusses overcoming insomnia and sugar addiction, the importance of stabilizing blood glucose levels, exploring fitness regimes, and concludes with acknowledgments and credits.

In this podcast episode, the host takes us behind the scenes of her book 'The Health Habit', sharing how she came up with the idea, pitched it to her publisher, and wrote the manuscript in record time. She also discusses the importance of marketing the book on social media and expresses gratitude towards her publisher.

Discover the power of hall passes in making new habits stick, explore the 'what the hell' effect and benefits of flexible routines, and learn about the surprising impact of cheat days. Get practical strategies for staying on track with your goals and pre-order the host's new book.

Self-identity is crucial in shaping our behaviors and decisions. To make lasting changes, we need to change our self-identity. The podcast discusses the impact of self-identity on healthy habits, emphasizing the link between self-identity and healthy eating. The importance of forming a new identity and changing habits for lasting change is highlighted. Practical steps for embracing a new identity and envisioning desired behaviors are shared. The chapter also mentions the host's new book and expresses gratitude.

We often hear about how bad social media is for our health. Today, I flip that assumption on its head and explain how you can leverage social media for good. Discover the power of social normative theory, how good habits are contagious, and the influence of social media on our behaviors and expectations. Learn how to strategically curate your social media feed to align with your health goals, whether it's improving sleep, movement, or nutrition.  Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ *** Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Instagram  If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a weekly newsletter called One Percent Better. You can sign up for that at: howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how the sequence in which you eat can impact your blood glucose levels and energy. Changing the order of your meal can decrease glucose spikes by up to 75%, increasing satiety and energy levels.

Exploring the truth behind the 10,000 steps myth for better health and discussing studies that show walking 7,000 or more steps per day reduces mortality risk by 50-70%. Strategies for incorporating movement while working from home and the importance of mindset shift towards step count goals.

Discover a strategy called the pre-sleep task dump to improve sleep. Explore the impact of future thinking on falling asleep and the effectiveness of a to-do list. Learn how writing down tasks before bed can enhance sleep and well-being.