Welcome to Work in Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast, hosted by Joahanna Wickramaratne. In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of time management and psychology. How can understanding our mental tendencies lead to better time optimization? Joining us is Dr. Maike Neuhaus, an expert in the science of productivity, here to share valuable insights on making the most of your time. Dr. Maike Neuhaus is a psychologist, speaker, and coach with a passion for helping individuals and organizations thrive. Through her work, she equips people with the knowledge and tools to flourish by realizing their full potential. Her approach is rooted in psychology, focusing on how human behavior shapes productivity and time management. In this episode, Dr. Maike Neuhaus breaks down the science of productivity and how it ties into time management. She delves into how cognitive biases and mental tendencies can negatively impact the way we manage time and offers methods to overcome these barriers. Dr. Maike Neuhaus also emphasizes the importance of goal-setting and framing to manage time effectively. Listeners will walk away with evidence-based techniques that can improve time management skills and productivity, along with knowledge of the power of positive emotional states. Dr. Maike Neuhaus provides a fresh perspective on how psychological principles can be applied to boost daily efficiency and long-term success. Connect with Dr. Maike Neuhaus through the following links:Website: http://theflourishingdoc.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-maike-neuhaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflourishingdoc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflourishingdoc  Produced by the Personal Productivity Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://pp.lmsl.net for further information about Personal Productivity Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@productivitysciencelabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personal.productivity.science.labs  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productivity.science.labs/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/personal-productivity-science-labs/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PPScienceLabs  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@productvity.science.labs   You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science/id1648510051  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L7yQ04WzqSmOujb1Tv9zF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d496df8d-8897-4042-949c-2fbe9031e6c1/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science-insights-podcast  iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-work-in-progress-the-perso-102862795/  Podbean: https://personalproductivityinsights.podbean.com/  PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402172  Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/work-in-progress-the-personal-4914174