Yesterday

Meet the Third Ever (!!) Interstellar Comet

A rare visitor from another star system has been spotted: the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS! It was detected July 1 by the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, or ATLAS. Most known comets orbit the Sun and are bound by the gravity of the solar system ... but t ... Show More

8m 43s

Jul 9

Evolution Went On Trial 100 Years Ago. Where Are We Now?

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes "Monkey Trial" — where a teacher was charged with the crime of teaching Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. At the time, it was illegal in Tennessee to "teach any theory that denies the story of the Divine Creatio ... Show More

12m 37s

Jul 8

Itchy? Air Pollution May Be Making It Worse

Short Wave producer Hannah Chinn has adult-onset eczema. They're not the only one. Up to ten percent of people in the United States have it, according to the National Eczema Association — and its prevalence is increasing. Despite its ubiquity, a lot about this skin condition rema ... Show More

13m 11s

Sep 2021

Is It Laziness, Or A Sign You Need To Slow Down?

We don't question whether our pets, friends or family have earned their right to exist, so why do we sometimes think about our own lives in those terms? What we learn about the value of productivity and the negative connotation of "laziness" is part of the problem, says social ps ... Show More

17m 27s

Jan 2021

Why you procrastinate — and how to stop

Putting off items in your to-do list isn't a sign of laziness. It's your inner critic coming to life. Revisit your relationship with procrastination — and learn tools to kick the habit. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

20m 21s

May 2023

Why am I so lazy?

Lazy. Unmotivated. Procrastinating. If those are words you’re used to hearing from your inner critic, you are not alone. Take CrowdScience listener Laurie. On her days off she loves to relax on the sofa, watch TV, put off chores and generally do as little as possible. Meanwhile s ... Show More

37m 16s

Sep 2023

The warning signs that you’re working too hard in social work

On this week's episode, inspired by two recent articles in Social Work News HERE and HERE, our hosts Vince and Tilly explore the warning signs that you're working too hard in social work, ask whether managers need to be attuned to these, and discuss how you can sensitively raise ... Show More

1h 8m

Sep 2022

Neuroscientist Reveals How To Stop Feeling Lazy & Unmotivated | Dr. Andrew Huberman EP 9

Today's episode breaks down how the mind and body are connected and how it can help you overcome laziness with Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman. Check out the full episode: https://link.chtbl.com/1015-pod

11m 56s

Dec 2020

E86 Les effets psychologiques du confinement

Depuis quelques mois, je suis le champion de la procrastination. Vous l'avez sûrement remarqué avec le rythme de publication erratique de ce podcast (sans parler de la chaîne YouTube !). Mais je crois avoir trouvé l'excuse idéale : le covid ! Pour réduire le risque sanitaire, nou ... Show More

33m 5s

Mar 2022

Kate Watson Non-Interview - Great Way to Knock My Confidence

If you are looking for a great way to make a fool of yourself and waste the precious time of someone else - listen to this episode. The Confidence and Self Esteem Podcast uses everyday life to help you increase your Confidence and Self Esteem by helping you reflect on the past an ... Show More

10m 39s

Aug 2019

How a Little Surprise Will Change Your Life & How Introverts Can Thrive in the Workplace

Have you ever noticed that when you are working on a problem or trying to come up with an idea there comes a point of diminishing returns? The harder you concentrate, the worse it gets. It’s true for everyone and there is a sweet spot after which your efforts suffer. This episode ... Show More

44m 52s

This New Year - Slow Down, It Doesn't Me...