Eric Recker - Win the Now

Keywords

Resilience - Failure - Time blocking - Reflection - Intentionality - Self-care - Win the Now

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Eric Recker a dentist and speaker, emphasises self-care and living in the moment to overcome past traumas. Eric suggests time-blocking, reflection, and journaling to enhance well-being and prevent overwhelm and also advocates prioritising self-care and strategic planning with intentionalit to inspire individuals to appreciate each moment on the journey towards resilience and personal growth.

Main topics

• Learning to live in the present moment to combat a false sense of urgency.
• The importance of conscious reflection and finding wins in daily moments.
• Setting aside time for planning and long-term goals and emphasising the value of time blocking.
• Focusing on what a win looks like in short time intervals, such as 15 minutes, to stay present.
• Implementable strategies to live and lead at optimal levels.
• Realising important life lessons to help live in the moment.

Timestamps

1: Introduction to Eric's Work (00:02 - 02:15)

2: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Joy (02:41 - 06:58)

3: Finding Wins in Daily Life (12:38 - 15:30)

4: Techniques for Living in the Present (20:21 - 22:15)

5: Balancing Present Moment with Planning (23:01 - 24:08)

6: Eric's Work and Resources (24:32 - 26:41)

Action items

Find out more about Eric at ericrecker.com where you can try the free five day Knock Back Burnout Challenge.

Eric’s book is "The False Sense of Urgency: How to Win the Now"