Episode 116: Tech Cleanse

On a new episode of In Time, Peter and Robyne share their favourite ways to unplug: how a commute can become an opportunity to decompress, noise-cancelling headphones can offer an instant sanctuary (even if you’re not listening to anything), and the enormous relief (and surprising benefits) that can come from silencing notifications. Plus, navigating the long shadow of rejection.

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Show Notes

We cover many topics in this episode, including:
- Robyne and Peter discuss how they love using their commute driving to decompress and enjoy some quiet time to themselves
- How noise-cancelling headphones can allow you to have a more peaceful environment even in the middle of chaos, and even if you’re not actually listening to anything
- The benefits of turning off all notifications and distractions to allow yourself to get into doing the important work necessary to advance yourself, and taking some time to go completely offline and do a tech cleanse
- Peter discusses the deep-lasting pain that the feeling of rejection by others or feeling left out can cause, and how childhood abandonment trauma can still be triggered well into adulthood

Untethering ourselves from some of the noise is wildly restorative and refreshing. – Robyne

Additional Resources:
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- Time to Connect, co-led by Peter and Dr. Robyne, is an interactive session purposefully designed to unite, recharge, and elevate team cohesion and performance, leaving your people with a renewed sense of unity and resiliency. Click the link to learn more about how Time to Connect can support your team.
- Your Time - Peter and Robyne’s asynchronous learning experience is now available! Please click the link to learn more.

Credits:
Hosted by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe and Peter Katz
Produced by Trevor Campbell
Edited by Sean Ban Beaton
Theme song by Peter Katz 
Podcast cover art by Trevor Campbell 
Show logistics by Erin Marshall and Jenna Green 

Connect:
Connect with Peter Peterkatz.com | Peterkatzspeaks.com 
Connect with Robyne Drrobyne.ca  

Follow Peter and Robyne on social media:
Peter Katz: Facebook: @peterkatzmusic | Instagram: @peterkatzmusic | LinkedIn: Peter Katz
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe: Instagram: @dr_robynehd | LinkedIn: drrobynehd


*The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional if you require assistance.


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