Fewer Things Better
von Kristin Graham
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Why We Forget Things (& How to Remember What Matters)
Why We Forget Things (& How to Remember What Matters)
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Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.
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- Why We Forget Things (& How to Remember What Matters) · 6 Min. · Folge 236What if forgetting is actually part of how your brain is supposed to work? We treat memory lapses like personal failures, but biological brains are not digital hard drives…
- 3 Simple Ways to Sleep Better · 7 Min. · Folge 235How did you sleep last night, and why does your brain decide to clock in for another shift the second your head hits the pillow? Our constant conversation about how rested we…
- How to Start a Conversation With Anyone · 7 Min. · Folge 234Ever dread walking into a room full of strangers? Kristin Graham shares practical ways to make talking to anyone feel a lot easier. Drawing on insights from behavioral researcher…
- How the Time Change Affects Your Brain · 5 Min. · Folge 233Changing the clock takes a second, but your biology does not update instantly. Kristin Graham explains how light sets your circadian rhythm, signaling awake mode and regulating…
- Why Can’t I Focus on Focusing? · 6 Min. · Folge 232Are you asking your brain to carry too much information instead of doing the work in front of you? In this episode, Kristin Graham breaks down why trying so hard to get organized…
- Handling Criticism: When Feedback Isn't a Gift · 6 Min. · Folge 231Criticism doesn't have to be a social threat, despite how your brain might react in the moment. Kristin Graham unpacks the science behind handling criticism, emphasizing the…
- Kristin Graham on "Expertly Said" · 58 Min. · Folge 230Can doing less actually help you achieve more? Kristin Graham shares insights from neuroscience on how pausing and doing fewer things better can lead to greater productivity and…
- The (Brain) Science of Giving Good Compliments · 5 Min. · Folge 228Your words can become a powerful gift when the brain's reward centers are activated. In this episode Kristin Graham shares how giving a compliment that's short, specific, and…
- Ep. 228 - When Life Isn’t Fair: How to Help Your Brain Let It Go · 6 Min.Why does life feel so unfair, and what can you do about it? In this episode, Kristin Graham explores how our brains process unfairness and the emotional toll it takes. By…
- Ep. 227 - You’re Already Ready: Stop Overpreparing · 4 Min.How often do you find yourself editing that email one too many times or over-analyzing decisions? This episode is all about shifting from proving yourself to trusting yourself…
- Ep. 226 - Why Small Steps Work Better Than Big Plans · 6 Min.What if the easiest way to make progress is to make the task smaller? In this episode of Fewer Things Better, I explore the power of “micro” actions, tiny steps that lower…
- Ep. 225 - Why You Procrastinate (and What Your Brain Needs) · 5 Min.Procrastination isn’t always a sign that you need to try harder. Sometimes, your brain needs you to stop trying for a minute. In this episode, Kristin Graham shares the brain…
- Ep. 224 - Habits Are Promises You Keep to Yourself · 6 Min.How do you transform a commitment into a habit that truly sticks? Committing to something is only the first step; making it a lasting habit is where the real work begins. Kristin…
- Ep. 223 - You're Allowed to Let Things Be Easy · 6 Min. · Folge 223Are you open to the idea that easy isn't lazy? In this episode, we explore why accepting ease might actually be a sign of progress, and why our brains are wired to resist it…
- Ep. 222 - My Conversation on America (A Feed Drop From A Perfectly Imperfect Union) · 39 Min.What can we learn from America's imperfect journey towards its 250th birthday? Kristin Graham shares a special episode from Michael O'Brien's podcast series, "A Perfectly…
- Ep. 221 - Decision Fatigue? Try This Simple Step · 5 Min.What would you do with an extra hour in your day if you could buy it? • Decision fatigue is a common struggle linked to brain chemistry, not personal failure. • We make about…
- Ep. 220 - Revenge Bedtime Costs More Than Sleep · 5 Min.How much sleep did you get last night, the real number between sheets, not just bedtime? Two nights of less-than-six-hours can leave you sluggish for up to six days. Even staying…
- Ep. 219 - The Productivity Trap You Don't Notice · 4 Min.Are you changing what needs fixing or just working around it? Sometimes the fastest way forward is to address what's been holding you back. In this episode of Fewer Things…
- Ep. 218 - Why You Keep Losing Money Without Spending a Dime · 5 Min. · Folge 218What if the money you're losing isn't from bad spending decisions — it's from things you stopped noticing? In this episode of Fewer Things Better, Kristin shares a surprisingly…
- Ep. 217 - How to Sleep Better: Your Body Has Clues · 6 Min. · Folge 217You have tried the routine. You saved the Instagram post. You bought the thing. So why are you still staring at the ceiling at midnight? What if the problem is not your willpower…
