You probably associate yawning with being tired or maybe being bored. However, according to some interesting research, yawning has nothing to do with either one of those things. I begin this episode of the podcast at a look at why we yawn and why yawning is contagious. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3425960&page=1
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12 Simple Habits to Propel Your Success & The Inner Workings of the CIA-SYSK Choice
Having friends is great. Paying for friendships? Not so great. Between lunches, dinners, drinks, and other get-togethers, maintaining a social life can get surprisingly expensive. And research suggests the rising cost of friendship is changing how often people see their friends a ... Show More
49m 52s
Nov 3
SYSK TRENDING - Why Perfectionism Isn’t Perfect
Being a perfectionist sounds like a good thing. You have high standards, pay attention to details, and want to do things right. What's wrong with that? As it turns out, quite a lot. Perfectionism can actually work against you, causing you to procrastinate, obsess over mistakes, a ... Show More
21m 24s
May 2024
When motivation is a struggle, it's time to realign your why
In this episode, we’re exploring an aspect of change that can be really tricky: figuring out why making this change is important to you. It doesn’t sound like it would be that hard. But often it takes a little digging to get at the true heart of our WHY, our compelling reason. Wh ... Show More
19m 21s
Sep 2021
You Can’t Always Want What You Like
We might love gruelling hikes, trips to see far-flung relatives or super hard crossword puzzles, but often we lack the motivation needed to embark on these fun things. How can that be? They make us happy, right?Dr Laurie Santos explores why our brains don't encourage us to do thi ... Show More
39m 47s
Jul 2025
Why You Are TIRED All the Time
Are you tired all the time, even when you’re “doing everything right?" In this episode, I’ll show you why your exhaustion might not be about sleep, food, or fitness at all—and what it’s really trying to tell you.
Are you ready to stop procrastinating and break your bad habits? ... Show More
18m 33s
Jul 2024
How To Make Your Life Exciting Again
<p>New research shows that your work, your life, and your relationships will get boring. </p><p>Today, you’ll learn a simple tool you can use to make your life exciting, joyful, and energizing again. </p><p>This profound conversation will allow you to truly understand and connect ... Show More
45m 24s