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Ep-022: Are you in sync? Aligning to your Natural Biological Rhythms for Effortless Efficiency
- 2024/04/07
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Episode SummaryTiming is everything! In this episode of the 80/20 Productivity Podcast, we delve deep into the science and art of aligning your activities with your body's natural rhythms to amplify your productivity, health, and overall well-being. Discover how timing isn't just a concept but a fundamental aspect of enhancing your life's quality and efficiency.Get an extra 20% off a 30-day supply of Magic Mind productivity shots. Go to https://magicmind.com/8020productivity and use CODE: PRD20 So, let's get into the details:The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps: [00:00:00] - The Power of TimingExplore why timing is critical in maximizing the benefits and performance of your actions. A brief overview of what's to come in the episode.[00:00:40] - Working With Your Natural RhythmsUnveil the secrets to boosting your activity performance by syncing with your body's rhythms.[00:01:40] - Biological Rhythms ExplainedDive into what biological rhythms are, why they exist, and how they impact our daily lives.[00:02:27] - The Best Times for Daily ActivitiesA caveat about finding the perfect time for activities that matter and how it's more important to just do them.[00:03:30] - Timing, Chronos, and KairosUnderstanding the difference between Chronos (quantitative time) and Kairos (opportune time) in the context of productivity.[00:05:12] - Evolution and Our Biological ClocksHow evolution on Earth influenced the development of our internal clocks.[00:07:38] - Different Types of RhythmsIntroduction to circadian, diurnal, ultradian, and circa-annual rhythms.[00:12:14] - Circadian, Diurnal, and Ultradian Rhythms in Daily LifeHow these rhythms specifically influence our day-to-day activities and productivity.[00:18:29] - The Impact of Light and TemperatureThe role of light and temperature as key factors in syncing with our natural rhythms.[00:22:32] - Crafting an Ideal Daily RoutineStep-by-step guide through an optimal daily routine from morning till night based on scientific insights.[00:38:02] - Time-Restricted Eating and Its BenefitsDiscussion on how aligning eating times with your body's clock can enhance health and productivity.[00:47:18] - Evening Routines and Preparing for SleepTips for winding down effectively, aligning evening activities with natural rhythms for better sleep quality.[01:08:50] - Conclusion and Key TakeawaysWrapping up the insights shared in the episode and encouraging listeners to experiment with aligning their routines with their biological rhythms.Get an extra 20% off a 30-day supply of Magic Mind productivity shots. Go to https://magicmind.com/8020productivity and use CODE: PRD20 My favourite digital productivity tool (get double the trial period for free! No credit card required: https://try.sunsama.com/anthony Notes and References Biological Rhythms, Clock, Zeitgebers and Light's Influence on Biological Clocks: Merrow M (2023) Circadian clocks: It’s time for chronobiology. PLoS Biol 21(11): e3002426. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002426Circadian Rhythms Affect Metabolism: Circadian rhythms significantly impact human metabolism, suggesting optimal meal timing can improve health.Brown Adipose Tissue Activity: Maaike E. Straat, Rick Hogenboom, Mariëtte R. Boon, Patrick C.N. Rensen, Sander Kooijman, Circadian control of brown adipose tissue, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, Volume 1866, Issue 8, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbalip.2021.158961 Benefits of Early Time-Restricted Eating: L.S. Chow, E.N.C. Manoogian, A. Alvear, J.G. Fleischer, H. Thor, K. Dietsche, et al.Time-restricted eating effects on body composition and metabolic measures in humans who are overweight: a feasibility studyObesity (Silver Spring), 28 (5) (2020), pp. 860-869Optimal Exercise Timing for Performance: Exercise performance can vary by time of day, influenced by body temperature and hormone levels.Caffeine Consumption Timing for better sleep: Carissa Gardiner, Jonathon Weakley, Louise M. Burke, Gregory D. Roach, Charli Sargent, Nirav Maniar, Andrew Townshend, Shona L. Halson, The effect of caffeine on subsequent sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Sleep Medicine Reviews, Volume 69, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101764 .Mental Performance Varies Throughout the Day: Schmidt C, Collette F, Cajochen C, Peigneux P. A time to think: circadian rhythms in human cognition. Cogn Neuropsychol. 2007 Oct;24(7):755-89. doi: 10.1080/02643290701754158. PMID: 18066734.L-Theanine and Caffeine cognitive effects: Anas Sohail A, Ortiz F, Varghese T, Fabara SP, Batth AS, Sandesara DP, Sabir A, Khurana M, Datta S, Patel UK. The Cognitive-Enhancing Outcomes of Caffeine and L-theanine: A Systematic Review. Cureus. 2021 Dec 30;13(12):e20828. doi: 10.7759/cureus.20828. PMID: 35111479; PMCID: PMC8794723Work/Break Ratio for Productivity: This is an updated article. But it still maintains the benefits of working in cycles of work and rest. https://desktime.com/blog/52-17-...