70 - How to Stop Sabotaging Your Productivity with Bad Habits with Dr. Ann Tsung

Do your mornings feel chaotic, unproductive, or exhausting? In this episode of Productivity MD, Dr. Ann Tsung will uncover the habits and routines that could be holding you back from achieving flow and productivity. Discover how to avoid the extremes of overcomplicated morning routines or burnout from excessive work, and instead create a balanced path to growth and focus. You’ll learn how to start your day in flow within 90 seconds of waking up, recover effectively to stay present, and align your schedule with your natural chronotype for optimal performance. Plus, find out how your eating habits might be derailing your productivity. Key Points From This Episode: 1. Breaking free from excessive routines or nonstop work that lead to burnout. 2. Building the habit of starting flow immediately after waking up. 3. Recovering from flow cycles without losing momentum or presence. 4. Aligning your schedule with your chronotype (lark, night owl, third bird). 5. Why “flow before food” is essential for sustained focus and success. 6. Using gratitude to shift your mindset and enhance recovery. 7. How to change destructive thought processes and habits for long-term results. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unproductive, this episode is your guide to regaining control and finding flow.Resources:Flow in Research Collective by Steve KotlerListen to the previous episodes hereWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - How to Stop Sabotaging Your Productivity with Bad Habits with Dr. Ann TsungPlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 3 ways I can help you reclaim your time and be more productive:#1: Book a 15 minutes 1 Year 1-1 Peak Performance and Productivity Coaching Qualification Call now to learn more and take control of your time! #2: Join my Private Facebook Group and get full access to my 7-day Video Masterclass to 3X Your Productivity#3: Subscribe to Productivity MD Podcast (Formerly It's Not Rocket Science) on Health, Relationships, and Productivity or watch in YouTube.Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2025/01/24/episode-70/