Do you, like most people, underestimate the value of saying "thank you?" Well, I bet you'd be surprised to hear that expressing gratitude has a number of benefits - including reduced stress! Listen to this episode to discover the full potential of expressing gratitude and how such a small, simple act can have such staggering positive impacts. Please share with friends and family if you enjoy it, and follow us on insta @the_motivation_project_!

Thought hanging out with friends is something we do just for fun? Think again! Listen to this episode to explore the actual biological, developmental, and psychological reasons why we make friends - put in simple terms. Learn the evolutionary function of small talk and how social media as well as the pandemic have impacted our social skills, and make sure to share with friends and family if you enjoy this episode!

If you're like me, you also used to believe that hiking is gross - bugs, flies everywhere, and sweat - how disgusting! But if you care about your psychological, emotional, and physical health, allow me to prove to you otherwise through this episode! Listen to find out more about the surprising benefits of hiking, and how these minor inconveniences can easily be avoided through planning properly. 

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Showering, for many of us, may seem like a daily routine we don't pay much attention to, but what if I told you that optimizing your showers can lead to things like decreased stress, increased immunity, weight loss, muscle relaxation, an easier time falling asleep, and more productivity, among other things? To find out how to reap all these benefits, listen to this episode!

Do you have difficulty getting started with tasks? Feeling so overwhelmed that you don't even know where to start? Or maybe so underwhelmed that you feel bored with your life? Well, this episode is for you! We discuss the importance of planning, why so many people struggle with it, and how to plan effectively. Please share with friends and family if you enjoyed it, and make sure to follow our Instagram! @the_motivation_project_ 

Boundary setting, although an extremely important topic, is rarely discussed. Unhealthy boundaries can lead to all kinds of different unhealthy behaviors in your relationships with other people, which is why it's so important to know how to set them properly. Listen to this episode to learn how you can develop social skills, gain confidence, and feel more secure within yourself and with other people by learning how to set boundaries. 

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Did you know that the field of mental health has no agreed upon definition of what a mental illness is? What's more, psychiatric diagnoses may actually be causing more harm than good! To learn more about this phenomenon, listen to this episode. 

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Abraham Maslow, the father of humanistic psychology, was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. Listen to this episode to learn more about him, his research, and how it revolutionized how clinical psychologists treat their patients forever. Please share if you enjoy!

Have you ever wondered why you approach your relationships with people the way that you do? Do you feel anxious about losing people, do you feel possessive, or do you feel confident in your boundaries with someone? What if I told you our attachment styles are often modeled by our parents and carry on into adult life? To learn more about the four attachment styles, how to fix any unhealthy habits each one may exhibit, and the significance of attachment styles in the first place, listen to our July episode! 

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We live in a world where we're constantly bombarded with glorified images of junk food, organic meals that are just too expensive, and an emotional dependency on junk food. This cycle is the main cause behind America's obesity epidemic, among other health crises. So, what can we do to improve our lifestyles and avoid this type of preventable health problem? Join me as we find out! As always, make sure to share if you enjoyed it and find us on Insta @the_motivation_project_