When I started making a concerted effort to be more productive, I knew I had to make better use of my time.
One of the early steps in this process was adding podcasts and audio books to my day. Previously, while walking to the subway or around the neighborhood, I would have just let my mind wander. I replaced this lost time with extra learning.
The extra knowledge helped. I felt more productive on my walks. But I started feeling more overwhelmed with the work I had on my plate the rest of the time. It felt like I was actually getting less done.
According to the research, I probably was.
I had lost the benefits of letting my mind wander.
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