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Oct 6

35m 43s

5+ Ways To Have A Good Day, Backed By Sc...

Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen

About this episode

The instant mood boosters, $0 practices & mantras to instantly have a good day that are backed by science (plus personal experience). We also share our obsessions of the week, including a IRL The Holiday situation & a dupe Hatch alarm clock you need to add to your shopping cart.

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS

Shop the Harch Alarm Clock Dupe

Hatch alarm clock dupe - @mayakate on TikTok

The Impacts Of Multitasking - National Library Of Medicine

What Makes A Good Day According To Science - News Scientist

How To Have A Good Day - Kathryn on TikTok

@frankiesimmons on TikTok

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🎙️CREDITS

Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

Studio: Pivotol Conversations & I Want It Yesterday Studios

Editor: Bubble Productions

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