Atomic Habits and the Problem with Optimisation

To achieve our goals of maximising our productivity, can small daily improvements have a big impact? This week, Katie and Annabel explore Atomic Habits, the problems that can arise from over-productivity and optimisation culture.(0:42) Introduction to Atomic Habits
(6:28) Discussion of James Clear
(11:54) The Four Laws of Atomic Habits(23:40) The issue of relentless productivity
(27:38) Optimisation Culture
(32:57) Cognitive Dissonance
(39:58) Selfish Development?Resources Discussed on the Episode:
 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
How to do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell
Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life and Let Go of Your Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer
Working Hard, Hardly Working: How to Achieve More, Stress Less and Feel Fulfilled by Grace Beverley
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k by Sarah Knight
Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino
Self-Help Culture is a Lie - But Its Opposite Is Just As Bogus by Daisy Schofield
Tedcore: the self-help books that have changed the way we live, speak and think by Steven Phillips-Horst
The Pomodoro Technique
The Ivy Lee Method

The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?
People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpod
Meet the hosts:

Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves al