Tiny Leaps, Big Changes

In this episode we talk about daydreaming and how it’s actually a sign that you are more capable than the task you are working on. But do me a favor and snap back into reality because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. In This Episode: - Why we daydream - What it means about you - How to handle it instead of getting frustrated Schedule a Chat With Me: tinyleapschat.com Connect: tinyleaps.co Music: WVLF - The Collapse youtube.com/watch?v=2DpjEmGxBJo Resources: The Benefits of Daydreaming Joseph Stromberg 2012 smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-benefits-of-daydreaming-170189213 The Amazing Benefits of Day Dreaming on the Mind Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D 2014 alternet.org/personal-health/amazing-benefits-daydreaming-mind Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk about indecision, who is affected by it, and what we can all do to improve our ability to make faster decisions. But you don’t have to worry about this decision because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes In This Episode: - The state that makes it hard for us to make decisions. - What we can all do to increase our decision making ability. Daily Quest: 1. Write down something that makes you feel ambivalent. 2. Post on Instagram or Twitter with #mytinyleaps Website: tinyleaps.co Free Audio Book: tinyleapsbook.com Music: Ivan B - Edge Of The World (ft. Niykee Heaton)(Prod. Tido Vegas) | | provided by CopyrightFreeNetwork soundcloud.com/ivanbnw/ivan-b-ft-niykee-heaton-edge-of-the-world-prod-tido-vegas Resources: Why So Many People Can’t Make Decisions Shirley S. Wang wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703694204575518200704692936 Dealing with Uncertainty: How to Cope with Ambivalence and Decision-Making Paula Durlofsky mainlinetoday.com/Blogs/Thinking-Forward/July-2013/Dealing-with-Uncertainty-How-to-Cope-with-Ambivalence-and-Decision-Making/ Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk about sleep…again…but really it’s about whether or not it’s better to be an early bird or a night owl. But don’t fall asleep yet because you are listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes You Will Hear: - The definitive answer to which is better (hint: neither). - How you can use your biology to move towards your goals. - Why it doesn't matter if you stay up late or go to bed early and what DOES matter. Connect: tinyleaps.co Free Audio Book: tinyleapsbook.com Music: youtube.com/watch?v=2RHn9YGL73Q Tayyib Ali - A Place To Hide (Prod. The Official) | | provided by CopyrightFreeNetwork Resources: 7 Reasons to Be Proud of Being a Night Owl Renee Jacque huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/23/night-owl-benefits_n_5877272.html Defend Your Research: The Early Bird Really Does Get the Worm Christopher Randler hbr.org/2010/07/defend-your-research-the-early-bird-really-does-get-the-worm/ar/1 Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk the last week of Tiny Leaps and I give you the schedule for next week’s episodes. I just want to take a moment to say thank you because you are listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. You Will Hear: - How things are going at Tiny Leaps HQ. - How you can shape the show going forward. - What to expect next week. Connect: tinyleaps.co Free Audio Book: tinyleapsbook.com Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk about caffeine and the very surprising revelation I had while creating this episode. Go ahead and pour yourself a cup because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. You Will Hear: - How coffee affects our focus. - How coffee affects our alertness. - A great alternative to coffee. Connect: tinyleaps.co Free Audio Book: tinyleapsbook.com Quest (10 points): 1. Eat 1 healthy meal 2. Take a photo 3. Upload to instagram with #mytinyleaps Music: Abstract - Radio feat. RoZe | | provided by CopyrightFreeNetwork Resources: gwern.net/docs/nootropics/2010-nehlig.pdf Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk about anxiety, how it’s different from stress, and what you can do to deal with it. Please, make sure you’ve got your headphones on and all is clear because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. You Will Hear: - What is anxiety? - How is it different from stress? - Is anxiety really so bad? Connect: tinyleaps.co Free Audio Book: tinyleapsbook.com Quest (10 Points): 1. Take a picture of something that represents anxiety for you. 2. Upload to instagram or twitter with #mytinyleaps Music: NERDS - Underdog | provided by CopyrightFreeNetwork Resources: What Anxiety Does to Your Brain and What You Can do About it Dr. Mercola articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/05/anxiety.aspx The Relationship Between Anxiety and Performance Scott Stossel hbr.org/2014/01/the-relationship-between-anxiety-and-performance/ 5 Steps to Find Your Inner Balance and Feel Less Anxious Jessica Margaret Fessenden tinybuddha.com/blog/5-steps-to-find-your-inner-balance-and-feel-less-anxious/ Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk about stress, what it does to the body, and how we can avoid it. Grab your ear lobes and give yourself a nice dose of “woosaw” because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. You Will Hear: - What stress is useful for - How stress affects the body - What we can do to reduce it's effects. Connect: tinyleaps.co Free Audio Book: tinyleapsbook.com Quest (10 Points): 1. Write down 2 things you are stressed about. 2. Take a picture 3. Use #mytinyleaps on Instagram Music: CAYE - Merry Go 'Round | | provided by CopyrightFreeNetwork Resources: The Science of Stress Robert Sapolsky bewell.stanford.edu/features/science-of-stress What Happens to Your Body When You’re Stressed Brooke Borel popsci.com/what-happens-body-when-stressed Tips for Better Stress Management Steve Bressert, Ph.D psychcentral.com/lib/tips-for-better-managing-your-stress/ Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk about creativity and why we should all stop trying to invent something new and just learn to steal like an artist. This is the second book review episode so go make yourself a cup of coffee because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. You Will Hear: - Why we are all creative regardless of whether or not we believe we are. - What it truly means to create something new in today's world. - Where Austin Kleon believes creativity comes from. Connect: tinyleaps.co Free Audio Book: tinyleapsbook.com Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk about the 80/20 rule and how you can use it to see an instant increase in your productivity. Go ahead and check an item off your to do list because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. You Will Hear: - What the 80/20 Rule is - How it can be used to improve our productivity - Why our priorities don't fall into an even distribution Connect: tinyleaps.co Free Audio Book: tinyleapsbook.com Research: forbes.com/sites/davelavinsky/2014/01/20/pareto-principle-how-to-use-it-to-dramatically-grow-your-business/#63fd3e9f1259579fa8db1259 Music: Itro & Kontinuum - Alive | youtube.com/watch?v=VhPYF... | provided by CopyrightFreeNetwork Click to view: show page on Awesound

In this episode we talk the last week of Tiny Leaps and I give you the schedule for next week’s episodes. I just want to take a moment to say thank you because you are listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes You Will Hear: - A Big Thank You from Me - Where We Are With the Show - Next Week's Schedule Connect: tinyleaps.co Click to view: show page on Awesound