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Boost intimacy & productivity

LEARNING PLAN

Boost intimacy & productivity

This learning plan is designed for ambitious professionals who refuse to choose between career excellence and deep, fulfilling relationships. It addresses the common struggle of feeling torn between professional demands and personal connection by teaching integrated strategies that enhance both domains simultaneously, making it ideal for leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-performers seeking sustainable success in all areas of life.

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2 h 17 m
12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
The Seven Levels of IntimacyDeep WorkThe Science and Soul of Intimate Connection12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Boost intimacy & productivity with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Boost intimacy & productivity.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the neuroscience of deep emotional bonds and sustained focus to strengthen both relationships and work performance
  • Develop daily habits and energy management strategies that enable full presence in relationships while maximizing productivity
  • Master vulnerable communication and prioritization techniques to create authentic work-life harmony
  • Design sustainable rhythms that allow career success and relationship fulfillment to reinforce each other
  • Optimize your energy systems and emotional intelligence for lasting high performance across all life domains

Understand the science behind deep emotional bonds and sustained attention—the twin pillars that transform both your relationships and your work.

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The Seven Levels of Intimacy

Unlock seven hidden intimacy levels most couples never discover.

8 m
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Deep Work

The importance and methods of focusing on deep, uninterrupted work in a distracted world.

8 m
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The Science and Soul of Intimate Connection

Explore attachment theory, trauma healing, and spiritual approaches to intimacy. Discover how to break through shame, communicate authentically, and create deeper connections whether single or partnered.

22 m

Master the essential habits and energy management techniques that allow you to show up fully present in your relationships while achieving peak productivity.

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Fair Play

A revolutionary system to rebalance domestic responsibilities, reignite relationships, and reclaim personal time for working mothers and couples.

8 m
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Energy-First Approach to All-Day Work Motivation

Discover the science-backed strategy of managing your four types of energy (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual) rather than just time to maintain peak motivation throughout your entire workday.

20 m
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Love More, Fight LessAttachedHow to Build Connection in a Relationship: Gottman ...Created for Connection
6 sources
Building Deeper Intimacy Through Science-Backed Connection

Discover research-proven strategies to transform your relationships from surface-level to deeply connected. Learn practical tools for better communication, conflict resolution, and creating lasting emotional intimacy.

8 m

Learn to prioritize what truly matters, communicate vulnerably, and design a life where career success and relationship fulfillment amplify each other.

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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Strategies for prioritizing what is truly important in work and life.

8 m
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Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)

Transform your relationship with science-backed skills, moving beyond individualism to build compassion, collaboration, and true intimacy as a couple.

8 m
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Neuro-linguistic Programming for DummiesThe Portfolio LifeMaking It All Work
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Psychology-Based Framework for Sustainable Work-Life Balance

Discover how to create authentic work-life balance using neurolinguistics, portfolio living, and productivity psychology. Move beyond time management to design a life that works with your brain's natural patterns.

11 m

Achieve lasting excellence by optimizing your energy systems, deepening emotional intelligence, and creating sustainable rhythms that support both intimate connection and exceptional achievement.

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When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

Uncover the hidden patterns of time to optimize your life, boost productivity, and make smarter decisions.

9 m
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The Power of Full EngagementThe Burnout FixSustaining High Performance Without Burnout - by Rafa Paez8 Principles of Sustainable Productivity for Long-Term Wellbeing
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24/7 Performance Without Burnout: The Energy Management Secret

Discover why true 24/7 performance isn't about working every hour-it's about mastering energy cycles across four dimensions. Learn the counterintuitive strategies that make sustainable high performance feel effortless.

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Gottman's Science of Love: Relationship Secrets Revealed

Discover the groundbreaking research that predicts relationship success with 90% accuracy. Learn practical tools for building friendship, fighting right, and creating lasting love.

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