Productive Introvert Community with Mariella Franker, PhD

Sep 27 2024 91 ep. 12 mins 1

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Welcome to Productive Introvert Community! Hi, I’m Mariella 👋 I help introverts who work from home how to create healthy habits so that they have more energy and improve focus without habits that feel forced or only last 2 weeks. On this podcast, I share the things that I’m researching and what I’m learning on my mission to understand what introverts really need to feel energized and to do the things that are important to them. I’ll share with you some of the science behind these ideas and practical tips that might inspire you to live a healthier, happier life.

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