Bonita Ackerman du Preez
Bonita Ackerman du Preez
#31 The Science of Productivity- How to Use Your Brains Power to Supercharge Your Success
#31 The Science of Productivity- How to Use Your Brains Power to Supercharge Your Success
#31 The Science of Productivity- How to Use Your Brains Power to Supercharge Your Success
Thursday 6th February 2025
Learn how to use productivity to enhance your brain power and success with insights from trauma recovery expert Bonita Ackerman du Preez.
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Bonita Ackerman du Preez
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Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Productivity can enhance brain power and success.
- Multitasking leads to decision fatigue and cognitive overload.
- Establishing routines and habits reduces cognitive load.
- The basal ganglia plays a crucial role in habit formation.
- Rest and recovery are vital for maintaining productivity.
"Multitasking really isn't what we should be doing - it leads to decision fatigue."
Have you ever wondered why your productivity takes a hit when you're stressed or anxious? In this episode of The Trauma Recovery School, Bonita Ackerman du Preez dives into the science behind productivity and how you can harness your brain's power to boost your success. Bonita, an award-winning master trauma recovery therapist, breaks down the relationship between productivity, stress, and trauma, offering practical advice on how to regain control and enhance your brain function.
Bonita explains that productivity is about the effectiveness of our efforts. When we suffer from trauma, stress, or anxiety, our productivity often declines. However, by understanding how our brain processes tasks and the importance of focus and attention, we can turn things around. She highlights the role of the prefrontal cortex in decision-making and impulse control, stressing that multitasking can lead to decision fatigue and cognitive overload.
Earl Miller, a renowned neuroscientist, is mentioned for his work on cognitive load theory, which shows that our brain can only handle so much information at once. This is why establishing routines and habits is crucial – they reduce the need for constant decision-making and free up cognitive resources for healing. Bonita also touches on the basal ganglia, a small gland at the back of our head that helps form habits.
Once a habit is established, it reduces the cognitive load on the prefrontal cortex, allowing us to save energy and focus better. Rest and recovery are also essential components of productivity. Constantly overwhelming our brain with thoughts and emotions can impact the quality of our sleep. Bonita emphasises that using tried and tested methods to become more productive can significantly improve our overall well-being.
If you're looking to understand how productivity can help in trauma recovery and want practical tips to enhance your brain power, this episode is a must-listen. Bonita's insights are grounded in science and offer a clear path to supercharging your success.