{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to know what your wasting energy on?","description":"How would you decide what you are wasting time or energy on ?  Productivity vs. Reflection: Evaluate whether your thoughts are contributing to productivity or personal growth. Reflecting on experiences or planning can be valuable, while excessive worry or overthinking may be less productive. Goal Alignment: Assess whether your thoughts align with your short-term and long-term goals. If your thoughts are not contributing to your objectives, it might be worth reconsidering their focus. Positive vs. Negative Impact: Consider whether your thoughts have a positive or negative impact on your mental well-being. Positive and constructive thoughts are generally more beneficial than negative or self-critical ones. Mindfulness: Practice mindfulness to be aware of your thoughts without judgment. This can help you identify unproductive thought patterns and redirect your focus. Time Management: Evaluate how much time you spend on certain thoughts. If you find yourself spending excessive time on unproductive thoughts, it may be a sign to shift your focus. Value Assessment: Assess the value of your thoughts in terms of personal development, learning, or creativity. Valuable thoughts contribute positively to your overall well-being.  5 Takeaways:  Awareness is Key: Recognize when your thoughts or actions are counterproductive. Time Management Matters: Assess how you spend your time to identify areas for improvement. Personal Stories Connect: Listener stories make the topic relatable and offer diverse perspectives. Practical Strategies: Provide actionable techniques for redirecting focus and energy positively. Continuous Improvement: Emphasize that developing mindful focus is an ongoing process; small changes lead to significant results.  ","author_name":"Level YourSelf UP Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/levelyourselfup.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/29656988\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/166846858"}