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No one enjoys being in a bad mood. But it turns out that feeling a little down may actually put your brain in a surprisingly useful state. In fact, certain kinds of thinking and decision-making may improve when you’re feeling a little low. https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/20 ...  Show more

Anxiety has become incredibly common. Many people feel constantly on edge—worried about work, relationships, money, the future, or simply the pace of modern life. The usual advice focuses on calming down, reducing stress, or trying to eliminate anxiety altogether. But Dr. John De ...  Show more

Boredom – it’s a state many of us try to avoid. But, in a world full of distractions, maybe it’s time to embrace boredom as a way to spark creativity and reclaim our attention. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert to explore how boredom affects ...  Show more

In our fast-paced,<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span>hyper-connected world,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>boredom has become a pervasive epidemic,<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span>silently chipping away at our happiness and w ...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3521: Spending money out of boredom is a common trap, fueled by the instant gratification of shopping and the endless distr ...  Show more

You won’t believe how boredom could be your secret weapon for boosting creativity and productivity! In a world obsessed with constant stimulation, we’ve forgotten the power of doing nothing—and I’ve got the science to prove it. From reducing stress to sparking those "aha" mome ...