Mike Rucker, an organizational psychologist and author of The Fun Habit, discusses how incorporating fun into our lives not only boosts happiness but also enhances well-being and productivity. He shares practical strategies for making time for fun amidst busy schedules. Kathy Joseph, a physics expert and author of The Lightning Tamers, delves into the captivating history of electricity, from Faraday's experiments to its impact on modern society. Together, they highlight the significance of joy and the power of understanding the forces that shape our daily lives.
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Boosting Willpower
Resist temptation by clenching your fists or flexing any muscle.
Hold it until it's uncomfortable; discomfort boosts willpower.
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Happiness vs. Fun
Focusing on happiness can be counterproductive, leading to self-identification as unhappy.
Prioritize fun, and happiness will follow as a byproduct.
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Scheduling Fun
If you're feeling burnt out, take 2-3 hours per week for fun activities.
Give it a few weeks to overcome initial dissonance and experience the benefits.
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The Lightning Tamers: True Stories of the Dreamers and Schemers Who Harnessed Electricity and Transformed Our World
The Lightning Tamers: True Stories of the Dreamers and Schemers Who Harnessed Electricity and Transformed Our World
Kathy Joseph
The Mind-Body Solution
The Mind-Body Solution
Dr. Jeffrey Rossman
The Fun Habit
The Fun Habit
Mike Rucker
Sometimes your willpower seems pretty good but other times - especially right when you need it – it disappears. What if there was a way to boost your will power right when you need it most? This episode begins with a technique that can help you resist whatever that temptation when it is right in front of you. https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/clenched-muscles-assist-self-contro-10-10-20/
When you think about it, being happy isn’t something you do. Happiness is the result of something you enjoy. In other words, you must do something fun first, then happiness will follow. This is according to Mike Rucker, an educational psychologist and the author of a book called The Fun Habit (https://amzn.to/3inKGPT). Listen as Mike reveals why fun is the key to real happiness. And he explains how it only takes a little fun to create a significant increase in your happiness level. Listen as Mike offers some simple strategies to make time for fun and why it is essential to do so.
Whenever you feel down or depressed, it is usually because you are regretting something in your past or you worrying about something that may happen in your future – or it could be both. Listen as I reveal what you can do the next time that happens which may make you feel better in the moment. Source: Dr. Jeffrey Rossman author of The Mind-Body Solution (https://amzn.to/3QkommK)
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