Saying ‘Hi’ to a new year as I

reflect on the past .

Hope you enjoy this catch up session

A random chat w/ Iba on what Season 2 might look like

1st quarter of the year is upon us and this seems a good time to reflect. (Side note: first quarter of the year is actually not the first 4 months of the year)

On this episode I just check in on you and myself on what our goals for the year look like and how to revisit them using the Kitchen Sink approach.

I also set another target which I Hope I’ll kill during this month.

I hope you enjoy this episode of the pod.

The short Pod, In this episode @sfiso_matusse tries to breakdown the process of collecting hobbies; its' importance and relevance.

In the midst of his 'running journey' he makes a bold commitment and speaks about the body type-workout relationship.

We hope you enjoy this episode of the pod.

Read further : https://blog.nasm.org/body-types-mesomorph-ectomorphs-endomorphs-explained

Joined by Vibes With Lindiie https://open.spotify.com/show/5C9xIztz7wJIiBTpoDtPa0?si=dUOWiCL2RouWvO3VFV_J-g

We chop up how long the new year motivation lasts, how to go about setting up resolutions and in the midst of it all We coin up a term ‘emotional self actualisation‘ which we’re convinced needs a thesis dissertation.

We hope you enjoyed this episode …

Some of the feedback From our listeners :

-making decisions based on emotions can derail the goal

-feelings aren’t facts

-Not to create/enter relationships from internal lack

-Don’t give people more than what they already don’t appreciate

-I’ve learnt the importance of protecting my energy

-some people have insecurities of their own don’t be mad when they can’t

accept an apology

-boundaries are important its okay to let people know the boundaries you’ve established regardless of the fact that it might rub them the wrong way…

This episode starts with a disclaimer Because it makes reference to Anxiety, depression & mental well being.

Contact a trained professional If you or any of your loved ones experience such feelings.

Have you ever tried a cold plunge / ice bath ?

@Sfiso_matusse shares some insights on the process & what some research suggests. He also takes a deep dive into ‘pretence’ state of mind we might face during silly season.

We hope you enjoy this episode of the pod.

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Some content to read:

NPR research: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/08/1204411415/cold-plunge-health-benefits-how-to

Not waving but drowning Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6pmbqukeG0WgphcHbAoLzj?si=Fs7Hj9LPQFCcsMioi4lg0A

Not waving but drowning poem : https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46479/not-waving-but-drowning

Dan (@sfiso_matusse) has a conversation with himself and asks for a practical guide on having healthy interactions with social media.

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Read further :

Alfred Nobel: https://www.thestatesman.com/features/alfred-nobel-from-merchant-of-death-to-pioneer-of-nobel-prize-1503117773.html

Duncan Trussel pod : https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/duncan-trussell-family-hour/id350580455

Is it year end fatigue season? On this episode I breakdown my take on burn out, the one thing I’ve recently changed my mind about, plus where else to apply psychological safety.

In addition I try to explain consistency to myself.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

Read further about topics in the episode

Year end fatigue https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/good-life/health/2021-10-04-end-of-year-burnout-how-to-spot-it-and-take-action/

Types of rest https://amshq.org/Blog/2022-12-21-7-Types-of-Rest

Psychological safety https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-psychological-safety#

One of the most relaxed episodes thus far. @Sfiso_matusse gives us a window glimpse of the blueprint of his childhood and how watching a live recording of a podcast has changed his vision.

Tatyana Deryugina - The natural disaster economist : https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/app.20160307

Dr Robert Waldinga Longest study done on human development - https://www.dailygood.org/story/1196/what-makes-a-good-life-robert-waldinger/#:~:text=It%20turns%20out%20that%20people,turns%20out%20to%20be%20toxic.

David Goggins on modern wisdom podcast - https://spotify.link/T7guLfh0xDb

Hope you enjoy the content…

In this moment I only have one ask,

Try and tell yourself you love yourself, believe it & mean it.

I hope you enjoy.