Optimise Your Performance by Being Less Busy

The busyness of our lives, characterised by numerous ‘to do’ lists, can be stressful, leaving us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Research suggests that slowing down and factoring periods of idleness into our hectic schedules not only enhances our wellbeing, it actually helps us to optimise and be more creative and productive.

This series by the BBC’s Oliver Burkeman, which first aired in 2016 but is as relevant now, is a fascinating look at busyness, you can listen to the first episode below.