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EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 6 MIN

Rerun: Free the Fidget: the Benefits of Pen Tapping and Knee Jiggling

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How often do you catch yourself fidgeting when you're supposed to be focusing? Well, here's the good news: those wiggles and jiggles might actually be helping you concentrate! In this episode, I look at some of the research around fidgeting and why you might be better off ignoring the advice about sitting still that you received as a child.Listen in to find out:The physical and mental benefits of fidgeting;Three simple ways to accommodate your micromovement habits at work.Transcript: ⁠https://www.shannonkirk.ca/s/FTW-Ep-3-Transcript.pdf⁠Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠https://www.shannonkirk.ca/newsletter/

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