Fewer Things Better

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This roundup episode offers quick clips from six previous podcast conversations. Listen to a collection of brain snacks that includes how the attention economy affects our daily lives, the people we allow to make deposits (or withdrawals) from our energy, the science and psychology of decision making, what happens when we take too many productivity shortcuts, three words that can change your life, and why sleep is the magic ingredient for our brain. 

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We don't have to buy, buy, buy in order to give. This episode highlights 10 ideas on how to give from the heart (and the brain) versus from the wallet. See if any kickstart ideas for the people in your life or inspire ideas on future gifts you'd like to get. 

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Imagine you got an extra hour added to your day today. How would you spend those bonus minutes?  How we spend our time reveals how we value our time. This episode explores two tips to try if you find yourself with found time and how to make the most of minutes in your everydays. 

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In a world that is always on, there is a tangible benefit to making time to turn the brain off. Chronic fatigue is more than just a sleep issue. It ties back into the brain. This episode looks at mood and energy benefits that come when the brain has a little extra space + three tips to try in your daily life. 

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This episode explores the concept of the Ridiculously Small Step (RSS) and how a lot can be done by doing just a little. RSS is more than a methodology; it’s tied into the science of subtle shifts between the conscious and subconscious brain. Learn how consistent quick action can kickstart ongoing progress.

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There is a crushing consumerism to buy in order to give. This short episode explores how the act of giving thanks returns a gift back to your body and brain. Gratitude is a multiplier. The more that you actively give thanks, the more the brain is programmed to look for positive experiences in your daily life. It's also a gift with purchase as each effort extended to others rewards you with feel-good hormones. Give thanks, get happy. 

Show note: The Profound Power of Gratitude and "Living Eulogies" | Andrea Driessen | TED - YouTube

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We all have places and spaces that have too much stuff, either physically or digitally. A recent experience led me to explore the scientific and psychological impact of more space. This episode also offers three simple tactics to help your brain shift to action vs. indecision to make room for space. 

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As we get back to more people-y activities, there are a few quick tools you can try to turn an interaction into a connection.  From extending a quick compliment to posing a curious (but easy) question, never underestimate the big importance of small things. This episode shares some of the psychology and brain science behind making conversations memorable. 

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Sleep is one of the most overlooked and underrated productivity hacks that we can take in our daily lives. It’s also the thing we often trade in our pursuit of productivity. A recent study showed that two consecutive days of getting less sleep can affect you for up to six days. This conversation looks at how you can power up your productivity by improving how you power down. 

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Your brain processes 70,000 thoughts each day.  These thoughts create patterns that get encoded in our brain. How much of what is encoded is outdated and/or negative information? Like any software system, it's possible to update our cognitive code in a way that better serves us.