Most of us have heard of Kaizen and it's relevance to productivity and processes. However, this is not the true Japanese meaning of Kaizen. Kaizen is more than productivity. It is a deeply personal mindset that we can all adopt in order to live life aligned with what is truely important to us. In this episode, Carly will shed light on what Kaizen is and gives you a practical tool to develop the Kaizen mindset.



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Most of us have heard of Kaizen and it's relevance to productivity and processes. However, this is not the true Japanese meaning of Kaizen. Kaizen is more than productivity. It is a deeply personal mindset that we can all adopt in order to live life aligned with what is truely important to us. In this episode, Carly will shed light on what Kaizen is and gives you a practical tool to develop the Kaizen mindset.
 
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Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self. 

Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.&nbsp;

Mojo Monday - Beyond Productivity: The Kaizen Mindset with Carly Taylor

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The human study on supplementation is here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0334852

The mouse study is here: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3003231

 

The human study on supplementation is here:&nbsp;<a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0334852">https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0334852</a>
The mouse study is here: <a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3003231">https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3003231</a>
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Wisdom Wednesdays: The role of diet in Autism Spectrum Disorder incidence and severity

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In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly explores the inner voice that judges others and how quickly it can make life harder than it needs to be. Drawing on Stoic wisdom, modern psychology, and her own personal reflections, she shares how shifting from judgement to curiosity creates space, compassion, and calm. Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is hold our opinion lightly and choose understanding instead.

In this week&rsquo;s Mojo Monday, Carly explores the inner voice that judges others and how quickly it can make life harder than it needs to be. Drawing on Stoic wisdom, modern psychology, and her own personal reflections, she shares how shifting from judgement to curiosity creates space, compassion, and calm. Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is hold our opinion lightly and choose understanding instead.

Mojo Monday - Judging Others: Why Curiosity Is Often the Wiser Choice With Carly Taylor

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Today Dr. Amantha Imber and I explore the intersection of psychology, productivity, and personal development. We discuss practical strategies for behaviour change, the importance of aligning actions with personal values, and innovative approaches to enhancing creativity and productivity. The conversation delves into the science of habit formation, the role of identity in behaviour change, and the impact of environmental design on personal and professional success.

What You'll Learn:

Aligning Actions with Personal Values: Discover how aligning your actions with personal values can enhance motivation and lead to greater success in both personal and professional life.

Environmental Design for Productivity: Learn how the design of your physical and digital environments can significantly influence your behaviour and productivity, and how to set up your surroundings for optimal performance.

The Role of Identity in Behaviour Change: Understand the crucial role identity plays in sustaining behaviour change and how visualizing yourself in a new identity can help achieve your goals.

Innovative Strategies for Habit Formation: Explore effective strategies like temptation bundling and time boxing to form strong habits and boost productivity.

Managing Distractions and Enhancing Focus: Gain insights into managing distractions using application blocking software and the importance of regular breaks to improve focus and decision-making.

Key Takeaways:
Aligning actions with personal values enhances motivation and success.
Environmental design can significantly influence behaviour and productivity.
Identity plays a crucial role in sustaining behaviour change.
Temptation bundling is an effective strategy for habit formation.
Time boxing and working to your chronotype can boost productivity.
Commitment devices can be powerful tools for achieving goals.
Creativity can be enhanced through phone-free walks and reducing stress.
Distractions can be managed with application blocking software.
Regular breaks and cognitive gears improve focus and decision-making.
Personal accountability and setting clear rules aid in behaviour change.

The conversation serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of psychology, behaviour change, and personal growth, providing practical tools to manage distractions and improve focus.

Resources

Website: https://www.amantha.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amanthai

 

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00:11 Understanding Behaviour Change –

01:31 The Role of Identity –

03:02 Environmental Design and Productivity –

08:46 Commitment Devices –

09:37 Managing Distractions –

11:00 Innovative Strategies for Creativity –

13:25 Aligning Values with Actions –

21:40 The Science of Habit Formation –

23:48 Time Boxing and Chronotypes –

24:09 Personal Accountability and Success

 

Today Dr. Amantha Imber and I explore the intersection of psychology, productivity, and personal development. We discuss practical strategies for behaviour change, the importance of aligning actions with personal values, and innovative approaches to enhancing creativity and productivity. The conversation delves into the science of habit formation, the role of identity in behaviour change, and the impact of environmental design on personal and professional success.
What You'll Learn:
Aligning Actions with Personal Values: Discover how aligning your actions with personal values can enhance motivation and lead to greater success in both personal and professional life.
Environmental Design for Productivity: Learn how the design of your physical and digital environments can significantly influence your behaviour and productivity, and how to set up your surroundings for optimal performance.
The Role of Identity in Behaviour Change: Understand the crucial role identity plays in sustaining behaviour change and how visualizing yourself in a new identity can help achieve your goals.
Innovative Strategies for Habit Formation: Explore effective strategies like temptation bundling and time boxing to form strong habits and boost productivity.
Managing Distractions and Enhancing Focus: Gain insights into managing distractions using application blocking software and the importance of regular breaks to improve focus and decision-making.
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Aligning actions with personal values enhances motivation and success.</li>
<li>Environmental design can significantly influence behaviour and productivity.</li>
<li>Identity plays a crucial role in sustaining behaviour change.</li>
<li>Temptation bundling is an effective strategy for habit formation.</li>
<li>Time boxing and working to your chronotype can boost productivity.</li>
<li>Commitment devices can be powerful tools for achieving goals.</li>
<li>Creativity can be enhanced through phone-free walks and reducing stress.</li>
<li>Distractions can be managed with application blocking software.</li>
<li>Regular breaks and cognitive gears improve focus and decision-making.</li>
<li>Personal accountability and setting clear rules aid in behaviour change.</li>
</ul>
The conversation serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of psychology, behaviour change, and personal growth, providing practical tools to manage distractions and improve focus.
Resources
Website: https://www.amantha.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@amanthai">https://www.youtube.com/@amanthai</a>
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Support the Podcast
If you found this conversation valuable, consider subscribing and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you insightful discussions on important health topics.
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00:11 Understanding Behaviour Change &ndash;
01:31 The Role of Identity &ndash;
03:02 Environmental Design and Productivity &ndash;
08:46 Commitment Devices &ndash;
09:37 Managing Distractions &ndash;
11:00 Innovative Strategies for Creativity &ndash;
13:25 Aligning Values with Actions &ndash;
21:40 The Science of Habit Formation &ndash;
23:48 Time Boxing and Chronotypes &ndash;
24:09 Personal Accountability and Success
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Strategies for Productivity & Personal Development, with Dr. Amantha Imber

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