Episode 39 - How to Have a Good Day at Work (Even When It’s Chaos)

This week on Productivity Nerd, Kathy’s voice is croaky (thanks UK germs), but spirits are high because she's talking about a long-time bookshelf survivor: How to Have a Good Day by Caroline Webb.Joined by Helen Taylor — operations oracle and podcast wrangler — they unpack how behavioural science, psychology, and a surprising gorilla can help us have better days at work (and not just on spa retreats or public holidays).Expect:– Why your inbox might feel like a tiger– The sandwich framework of a good day– Tiny shifts that actually do make a difference (no monkhood required)– And why your evening Netflix binge might need a strategic upgradePlus: some heartfelt rants, handy diagrams, and a reminder that your brain is filtering more than you think (including literal gorillas).No magic bullets. Just smart, human stuff to make life feel a bit less like wading through treacle.Stay nerdy. Stay kind. And remember: it’s probably just an email.