What if you were convinced you got a good night’s sleep even if you didn’t? It turns out what you believe can actually determine if you do or don’t feel tired the next day. How can this possibly be true? This episode starts with an explanation which could be very useful one day when you didn’t sleep well. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24417326/
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The Secret Story of Your Private Life & How to Make the Best Use of Your Time
UPGRADE TO SYSK PREMIUM! To unlock ad-free listening to over 1,000 episodes plus receive exclusive weekly bonus content, go to https://SYSKPremium.com People don’t drown the way you think they do. Someone could drown right in front of you, and you might not notice. It happens ... Show More
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Why We Care What Other People Think & How Social Media is Shaping Language
UPGRADE TO SYSK PREMIUM! To unlock ad-free listening to over 1,000 episodes plus receive exclusive weekly bonus content, go to https://SYSKPremium.com As people age, changes in the eyes require that some to get reading glasses to see things clearly close-up. What’s odd is that ... Show More
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#493 The Boredom Epidemic: Why We're Unhappy and What to Do About It
In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, boredom has become a pervasive epidemic, silently chipping away at our happiness and well-being. "The Boredom Epidemic" podcast delves into why we're so restless and dissatisfied, exploring the psychological, social, and technological fac ... Show More
15m 46s
Mar 2025
3521: You Spend Money Because You’re Bored by Charlie Brown on Intentional Spending
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3521:Spending money out of boredom is a common trap, fueled by the instant gratification of shopping and the endless distrac ... Show More
12m 55s
Mar 2025
Why Your Dreams Matter, How To Discover Your Purpose & The Question That Many Of Us Ignore At Our Peril with Dr James Hollis #540
Did you know that we spend six entire years of our lives dreaming? According to this week's guest, these dreams carry vital messages from our deepest selves that most of us never hear.
James Hollis, PhD was originally a Professor of Literature and Philosophy at various universiti ... Show More
1h 25m
Apr 2025
How to get your spark back (rerun)
We lose our spark and love for life for many reasons: burnout, mental ill health, people pleasing, a breakup. When we do it can feel like life gets very boring, it loses colour, we lose interest and we can become cynical towards all of the small joys and brilliance of being alive ... Show More
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