Ep182: If your mind is messy and chaotic… Do THIS!
In this episode, Mei Phing discusses the biggest life-changing lesson learned during her 2016 career break was the concept of minimalism, which emphasizes clarity and simplicity in all aspects of life, and how this continues to improve her life.
Highlights
0:25 🏢 Started career in a small company and later joined Ernst & Young.
1:06 ⌛️ Experienced overwhelming stress and struggled to stay focused in demanding roles.
2:34 🌪️ Realized that a messy environment reflects a chaotic mind and decided to declutter.
4:02 📱 Simplified digital life by unfollowing distractions and removing unnecessary apps.
5:10 💸 Re-evaluated spending habits and focused on quality over quantity.
7:15 🤔 Emphasized the importance of clarity and simplicity in decision making.
9:40 🌟 Achieved greater calmness, confidence, and productivity by managing environment.
Key Insights
🏢 Transitioning roles and industries can lead to high-stress positions that require critical thinking and mental energy.
🌪️ A cluttered environment reflects inner chaos and makes it difficult to stay focused and productive. Decluttering can lead to greater clarity and simplicity.
📱 Digital distractions, such as excessive social media consumption, can hinder productivity. Unfollowing distractions and removing unnecessary apps can help regain focus.
💸 Prioritizing quality over quantity in spending habits can lead to greater satisfaction and reduce mental burden.
🤔 Making decisions becomes easier when there is clarity on what is truly wanted, allowing for focused efforts and avoiding distractions.
🌟 Managing the environment and simplifying life can result in greater calmness, confidence, and productivity.
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