Today, we’re diving deep into the subtle difference between a healthy routine and a rut. How can you tell if your daily grind is keeping you grounded… or just grinding you down?
Next, we tackle the question of boredom: Why does it feel so unbearable, and could we actually be missing out on its hidden perks? Spoiler alert—boredom might just be the key to unl ... Show More
Jul 1
How to Build Confidence, Solved
Confidence isn't something you build. It's what's left over. You've done the pose. Hands on hips, chest out, an affirmation on a sticky note stuck to the mirror. And then you walked into the room feeling exactly the same, or worse. Here's what nobody tells you: the entire concept ... Show More
4h 4m
Jun 3
How to Change Your Life, Solved
If you've ever tried to change something about yourself, failed, tried again, and concluded you must just be broken, here's some good news: you're probably not broken. You've just been aiming at the wrong target for years. Who you are is actually a layered system. There's your pe ... Show More
5h 6m
May 20
Why We Stay in Bad Relationships, Solved
Why do smart, emotionally aware people stay in relationships that are clearly destroying them? Drew and I dug into the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard marriage, to walk through the seven psychological mechanisms that quietly lock people inside bad relationships and make leaving feel ... Show More
1h 55m
Mar 2025
Why Your Life is So Boring (And How to Fix It!)
<p>Feeling stuck in the same boring routine? Wake up, work, scroll, sleep, repeat? It’s time to break free. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly why your life feels so dull—and more importantly, how to fix it. Let’s shake things up and bring the excitement back.</p>
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17m 2s
Mar 2016
Episode 23: Boredom
<p>We've all been there: bored in class, bored at work, bored in standstill traffic. But why do we find boredom so unbearable? And, if we hate being bored so much, why do we still take boring jobs? This week on Hidden Brain, we try to answer these questions and more — hopefully, ... Show More
19m 39s
Feb 2024
Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary
Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which feelings to trust and name the real problem. After the talk, join Shoshana for a s ... Show More
27m 15s
Nov 2023
Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary
Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which feelings to trust and name the real problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ... Show More
11m 17s
Jun 2023
364 - Should You Keep Going — Or Move On? How to Know for Sure
<p>If you feel exhausted, burnt out, or uninspired, your body is trying to tell you something! But how do you know for sure? Is it time to keep pushing toward your goals — or give up and move on? In this episode, you'll discover the signs it's time to make a change in your life. ... Show More
15m 44s
<p>Have you be finding yourself bored lately? In this episode, I will teach you how to make the most out of that boredom.</p><p>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robdialjr/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/robdialjr/</a></p>
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