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Dr. Maike Neuhaus: Productive Psychology of Time Optimization | Work in Progress #70

Productivity often feels like a race against the clock. But what if mastering time wasn’t just about to-do lists and calendars? What if the secret lies in understanding how your mind works? This episode invites you to reimagine time management through the lens of psychology, helping you discover practical, science-backed strategies to thrive.

Meet Dr. Maike Neuhaus

Dr. Maike Neuhaus is a globally recognized psychologist, speaker, and coach passionate about unlocking human potential. As the founder of The Flourishing Doc, she helps individuals and organizations align with their values and achieve meaningful goals. Her work blends positive psychology, behavioral science, and leadership to promote holistic success and flourishing.

About the episode

Dr. Maike dives deep into the psychology of productivity, revealing how mental tendencies like procrastination, optimism bias, and the sunk cost fallacy can derail even the most well-planned day. She explains why understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is key to staying on track and how aligning goals with personal values makes productivity sustainable.

From actionable tools like the “Eat the Frog” method to planning frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix, Dr. Maike emphasizes that effective time management isn’t one-size-fits-all. Instead, it’s about tapping into self-awareness and customizing strategies that work for your unique rhythm.

She also challenges common misconceptions, such as the myth that busyness equals productivity, and reminds listeners of the importance of rest, emotional regulation, and clear goals. Her insights spotlight how productivity thrives not on pressure but on intention, energy, and alignment.

In conclusion

Being productive isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what matters. Aligning goals with personal values, breaking free from perfectionism, and embracing self-awareness can transform the way you approach time. Dr. Maike encourages listeners to ditch cookie-cutter routines and build systems that suit their real lives, not just their calendars. It’s time to choose goals that feel good and fuel your motivation every step of the way.

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