3. The Psychology of the 9-5

Does chasing your "best self" ever feel like an endless race? You're constantly striving, optimizing your routines, and learning new skills, yet sometimes a quiet exhaustion creeps in, or you wonder if you're truly any happier. It's as if the very pursuit of perfection leaves you ... Show More

Does your brain seem to hit replay on that embarrassing memory, or go over the way that situationship ended in hopes you’ll find some kind of closure? From dissecting past conversations to catastrophising about what might happen, repetitive thinking can feel like a mental trap. I ... Show More

Does your brain seem to hit replay on that embarrassing memory, or go over the way that situationship ended in hopes you’ll find some kind of closure? From dissecting past conversations to catastrophising about what might happen, repetitive thinking can feel like a mental trap. I ... Show More

In this solo episode I speak about: Why you don’t have to earn your time off Where our addiction to busyness comes from How to make the most of your time working Why the 9-5 way of working is outdated and just plain wrong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio ... Show More

Often times we think that we cannot have success at work and success in our personal lives. We think that we have to sacrifice sleep in order to get ahead in life. We think we have to stay on our phones at all times to stay connected. But in this episode, one of the most influent ... Show More

Debbie Millman concludes her week as guest host on Radio Headspace, thanking listeners and discussing intentional career design. Today, she shares insights on balancing professional and personal life, reflecting on her own experiences. https://www.instagram.com/debbiemillman Lear ... Show More

Cassie Holmes is a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. In this episode, she explains why having more free time doesn’t necessarily make our lives more meaningful, ... Show More

Why are social interactions so daunting for some of us and what can we do to make things easier on ourselves? Dr. Sanjay Gupta revisits an interview with clinical psychologist Ellen Hendriksen, who offers actionable tips that all of us can put into practice.To learn more about ho ... Show More

Anna Percy Davis is a life coach and positive psychology expert – she works with individuals as a coach and in businesses delivering training and wellness programmes. In this chat we explore the confidence issues that hold us back at work, how to shift our mindsets to become more ... Show More

Our lives are dictated by the emotional state that we live in. That being said, if we want to change our lives, we need to change our emotional state. In this episode I give the top 5 tips to rid yourself of stress. Reveal the hidden patterns shaping your choices, habits, and suc ... Show More