If you want to take a nap, it might be a good idea to find a hammock. This episode begins with an explanation for why hammocks can help just about anyone sleep better. https://www.livescience.com/14680-hammock-rocking-improves-sleep.html

Saying no can be difficult. You certainly don’t want to disappoint others and you worry people will think you are not a team player if you say no. Still, we have all said yes to things we wish we hadn’t. Now, there is some great research that shows that HOW you say no is what really matters. You can say no to just about anything and people will generally accept it without pushback. Joining me to explain how you can say no and not feel bad about it is Professor Vanessa Patrick from the University of Houston and author of the book The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You in Charge of Your Life (https://amzn.to/3MUs6KE).

With so much emphasis on finding happiness today, why do so many people (40%) say they are unhappy? Can you really lead a happy life? After all, happiness is a fleeting emotion – it comes and goes. Maybe we should be seeking a life of satisfaction rather than a life of happiness. Here to explain the important distinction between happiness and satisfaction and how you can lead a more satisfied life is Dr Jennifer Guttman. She is psychologist in private practice and author of the book Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Life Satisfaction (https://amzn.to/43mzyoB).

Eye contact can be very powerful in any relationship. Listen as I explain a simple eye contact technique that triggers just the right hormones that will make you more intriguing to the person you are looking at. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26704066

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