We were promised a productivity revolution with the internet. They said we’d accomplish more in a shorter period of time, and with less stress.
So what did we get instead? Constant communication, blurred lines between work and home, the sensation that we’re always falling behind, dreadful productivity stats… and at least some amusing reaction GIFs. I’m not sure where we went wrong.
Discover The Answer
In his quest to discover the answer, computer scientist Cal Newport at Georgetown University has written several books. According to his theories, supposedly more productive, happier, and socially rich lifestyles have instead left us more weary, empty, and anxious than ever before due to the advancements in technology that were touted as such.
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What he’s doing is a Rarity
evaluating whether or not this was a worthwhile endeavour.
As someone who works in an environment where the majority of communication takes place via Slack and email, I’ve always found Newport’s work to be overly individualistic. On the other hand, his 2021 book, titled “A World Without Email,” is entirely about system design.
We are witnessing an unprecedented failure of markets and businesses to reimagine work in light of the digital age, says Newport. However, things may change. We have the power to alter the situation.
Stop Breathe Believe Basics
The first step to overcoming a difficult situation is to just stop what you’re doing and pay attention to what’s going through your mind.
To stop the incessant stream of thoughts running through your head, you might even say to yourself, “Stop, Brenda.” “Stephen, halt your train of thought.” Maintain a gentle yet forceful tone of voice when conversing with yourself.
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Conclusion
Now, pay attention to what you’re thinking. Simply become aware of any thoughts that arise and make a note of them without making any judgments about them. Using the stoplight metaphor, “red thoughts” and “green thoughts” are frequently discussed in therapy sessions.
Some variation of “I’ll never get through this” is a common red thinking that I hear. For our next exercise, Breathe, let’s continue working with this red idea.
