The Dr CK Bray Show

The most popular course at Harvard was Positive Psychology 1504, taught by Tal Ben-Shahar. One of the reasons the course attracted so many students was the topic of Happiness and Purpose. What a great topic to discuss as we leave a difficult year behind and focus on a new year. Rather than focus our New Year’s resolutions and goals on what we can accomplish and attain, it might be useful to change direction and focus on how we can have more happiness, meaning, and purpose in our lives. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray shares some insightful information from the course and also excerpts from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar's book “Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment.” Learn tools to become happier and why the journey is always more important than the destination. Don’t miss the knowledge you will need to make 2021 a great year.

They never saw it coming! Education both in the workplace and your four-year degree is dramatically being disrupted. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray discusses how higher education institutions are being disrupted and how this will benefit you in the near future. You are going to see a change in how higher education will be available to more individuals than ever before. It will be less expensive, and the courses will have to be improved and more valuable. There is even talk of refunding your tuition fees if you don’t get a job within a specific time frame of graduation. This podcast is full of the information you need to know to fully understand the direction of learning and development in the future. For more information referenced in this podcast, check out Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and his article in NY Magazine from May of 2020.

You surely have heard of “The New York Times Bestseller” list. What makes a bestseller? In this episode, Dr. Bray discusses what that list is made of, and shares his personal experience writing his first book “Best Job Ever”. He gives insights and advice for those looking to write their first book, and gives statistics on what the release will likely look like. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “The publishing industry is constantly changing.” “I’m better, not bitter.” -as Grandma would say “Writing a book is an experience I will never forget… it’s all about sharing and creating.”

It has been a tough year, and if we ever needed Thanksgiving, it is this year! Dr. Bray takes a brain break and discusses the top 20 reasons we need a Thanksgiving celebration no matter where you live in the world. Taking a day to be grateful for the people in your life, and all you have is the prescription the doctor ordered to end the year on a positive note. Enjoy this entertaining take on Thanksgiving and learn how to make this Thanksgiving special, even if you can’t be with family.

“We are in a race against ourselves”. Can we adapt and adjust quickly enough to keep up with what is happening in our world? Our world is constantly shifting due to changes in technology, lifestyle, and culture. While many changes are positive, there are many changes that are enemies to our mental and emotional well-being. Dr. Bray discusses the mental shifts necessary to preserve your brain health during times where change is constant.

In this episode, Dr. Bray begins with his recent experience of being attacked outside of a grocery store. He ties this bizarre experience into the importance of understanding what our values are. When was the last time you thought about what is most important to you? Perhaps it hasn’t crossed your mind, you don’t trust your sense of judgement, or are simply swamped in the day to day. Dr. Bray explains the importance and gives tips on having a clear sense of self direction.

Dr. Bray begins this podcast with a brain test, displaying the flaws in our human memory. We can be induced to recall things that never existed or happened. This manifests in courts of law, politically, in marital arguments, or even just as one friend recounts a story to another. This can transform our world, as some of our memories can be 50% false. This is exacerbated by the increased delivery of false information via the internet. Dr. Bray discusses a necessary awareness that we must have as we take in new information.

Ever thought that you could smell your way through a sailing race? Probably not. Dr. Bray discusses new ways of thinking that help you to learn how to adapt to changes in your life and “sail” in the right direction. Much has changed this year and routine does not work anymore. Your job may have changed, stores and gyms have closed, and the world is in a bit of upheaval. We look at the past and often get fixated on what is different. This podcast discusses skills necessary to help you orient yourself and move forward successfully, especially during times of change.

There is a lot of advice out there on how to prepare for the first round of job interviews. Generally, people do pretty well. Where job candidates seem to struggle most is the second interview. Perhaps you are newly graduated from college, or maybe you were established in your career and hit by COVID hard times and are now interviewing for a new job. Regardless of your circumstances, this week’s podcast will give you direction on how to interview well through the entire process.

It is not abnormal for negative thoughts to creep into your mind. The high school student feels that none of their peers like them. The employee assumes that they will likely be cut during lay-offs. The man feels that a break up with his significant other is quickly approaching, and that she could find someone better. These kinds of negative thoughts are common in the human experience, but must be dealt with in proactive ways to live a healthy life. In this podcast, Dr. Bray discusses how to detach yourself from negative thoughts if you are fused to them, and the science behind a healthy mind space.