You have likely been the victim of the Doorway Effect. It’s when you walk into a room and forget why you walked in there. We start this episode with an explanation of what this is and why it happens. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-walking-through-doorway-makes-you-forget/
Wouldn’t it be great if people regarded you as particularly fascinating ... Show More
Aug 2023
The Science of Joy: Why You Need It and How to Get It | Ingrid Fetell Lee
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle bu ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2021
How to Do Nothing | Jenny Odell
For an audience of meditators (or aspiring meditators), the idea of doing nothing shouldn't be foreign. But, speaking from personal experience, it is very possible, especially for Type A people, to approach meditation with an agenda. In which case, sitting on the cushion can be v ... Show More
59m 13s
Nov 2022
Gwyneth Paltrow x Cassie Holmes: Does More Free Time Make Us Happier?
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
57m 8s
Mar 2024
How to Make New Habits Stick, Why You Can’t Break Old Habits and The Secret to Great Communication with Charles Duhigg #436
My philosophy as a doctor has always been connect first, educate second. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. And this goes for all relationships, not just doctor-patient.
Good communication is something we’d all like to master. And today’s gues ... Show More
2h 23m
Nov 2023
Dr Emily - Who Do You Desire?
We know, we know, we know. ‘Who Do You Desire? is a very click-baity title. But we’re pretty confident that if you DO take the bait (come onnnn), you’ll be nicely rewarded. In this episode, our resident psychologist Dr Emily talks with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about the concept of Mim ... Show More
59m 13s
May 2024
6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better
<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn 6 simple mind and body hacks that play a huge role in your success, happiness, and health. </p><p>One of the top psychology experts and professors in the world, Dr. Adam Alter, is here to reveal the simple things in your day to day life that in ... Show More
59m 12s
Mar 2024
2502: Habits of Highly Effective Real People by Chris Guillebeau on The Importance of Self-Reflection
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 2502:
Chris Guillebeau's article on ChrisGuillebeau.com delves into the characteristics that distinguish highly effective i ... Show More
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