• Unplugging from the Attention Economy and Reclaiming Your Time with Jenny Odell

  • Aug 7 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
  • Podcast

Unplugging from the Attention Economy and Reclaiming Your Time with Jenny Odell

  • Summary

  • If you find yourself feeling chronically overwhelmed, with a to-do list you can’t ever get to the bottom of, and a nagging feeling that you’re never quite doing enough, this episode is for you. Joining me is Jenny Odell, the acclaimed author of zthe books How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy and Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond Productivity Culture. An artist and educator based in Oakland, California, Jenny’s work shines a light on how we can reclaim our attention in an increasingly digital world, while escaping from the clutches of productivity culture. I also share my personal story of how a recent vacation followed by COVID has caused me to rethink my own attention economy - and how this has been shifting my nervous system - and perspectives - on ‘what’s enough.”

    Join us as we explore insights on the importance of rest, reflection, and mindful living as part of taking back our lives, power, and mental well-being including:

    • What the attention economy is and how it’s impacting our mental well-being
    • The compare and despair impact of social media on women’s health
    • The misconception of "doing nothing" and its true meaning.
    • The anxiety and irritability that comes from constantly racing the clock
    • Chronodiversity and the power of nature for expanding time
    • Strategies for reclaiming our attention by focusing on what truly matters.
    • The importance of rest and reflection in maintaining overall well-being.
    • Practical tips for incorporating mindful practices into daily life.
    • How to start making small changes toward a more intentional and fulfilling life.

    Resources Mentioned:

    More from Jenny Odell:

    • How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy
    • Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond Productivity Culture
    • Jenny's website

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