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Feb 2024
29m 19s

#299 - You Thought This Was Increasing Y...

Tarryn MacCarthy
About this episode

Have you ever felt the crushing weight of unfinished tasks on your to-do list? Today, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy talks about the psychological impact of these lists and offers insight into how you can use them to enhance your happiness rather than detract from it. She doesn't just critique to-do lists but also provides practical solutions, including a strategy that brings a new level of focus and presence, enabling you to find satisfaction in completion and enjoy your well-deserved downtime. 

Show notes: 
(3:23) Lists
(8:39) Task initiation
(10:34) Brain dump
(13:03) Addiction to control
(15:16) Four + fun
(21:11) Stop doing everything
(23:39) Clarity
(27:33) Outro

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- Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calm 


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