Let’s decode the science behind crafting the perfect morning routine and tackle questions like the optimal wake up time, morning exercise and the role of sunlight. Explore the secrets to better sleep with a evidence based, 5-step guide to the ultimate morning routine that boosts your energy, well-being and productivity and allows for better sleep.

Resources:

If you would like my Notion template: My ideal morning & daily routine.

If you want to automate your morning routine: download app “Routine”

If you want to learn more about the science of sleep, cold exposure, sunlight, etc: Huberman Lab Podcast

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Want to improve your sleep? In this episode I will give you 9 neuroscience and psychology backed tips for better sleep.

By the end of this episode you will know how to find out how much sleep you actually need, you will understand why not sleeping is hindering your effectiveness during the day more than anything else that you might do wrong, and we will cover 9 tips for how to sleep better and improve your sleep quality, that are backed by neuroscience, psychology and biology. And it’s not just about figuring out how to sleep more.

Resources:

Book: The Sleep Revolution by Ariana Huffington,

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In this episode, we delve into the world of sleep and explore the science behind why it's so important for our health and well-being. We'll cover topics such as what sleep is, the different stages of sleep, why we sleep, and how sleep works, as well as the impact of our circadian rhythm and sleep homeostasis on our sleep patterns. So, grab your pillow and get ready to learn why you should prioritize your sleep!

Resources:

Book: Why we sleep by Matthew Walker

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Today we are talking about essentialism. There’s a reason that you can’t get anything done. It’s because you have not achieved laser focus. You need to narrow your focus. If you’re also a bit lost in life, if you’re feeling scatterbrained and all over the place, then this episode is for you. I will take you through a step by step approach to getting your mind straight and your life back in order. You will learn the answers to the following questions: How can I cultivate extreme focus? How do I choose what to focus on? And how does it actually contribute to success and lead to a fulfilled life?

Resources:

Book: Essentialism by Greg Mckeown

Notion template: Develop laser focus

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In this episode we are going to learn the Japanese secret to finding your purpose, your mission, your meaning in life. And spoiler alert: passion is not enough. Today I will share this secret with you, show you why it’s so powerful, and take you through the steps of finding your unique purpose. We will also talk about why the advice to “follow your passion” and turn it into a career might not be great.

Resources:

Book: Giving every day meaning and joy by Yukari Misuhashi

Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl

Notion template: Live a life of ikigai

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If you want to learn how to stop sabotaging your success, this episode is for you. I will show you how to end self-sabotage in 9 steps. We will cover how to recognize the signs of self-sabotage and you’re going finally learn how to stop holding yourself back.

Resources:

Self-Handicapping scale:

Book: Self-sabotage behavior workbook by Dr. Candice Seti

Notion template: Finally stop self-sabotage

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What is self-sabotage and why do you do it? Today’s podcast episode is about the Psychology of self-sabotage. We will learn the real meaning of self-sabotage, how to identify self-sabotaging behavior, we will talk about the reasons for self-sabotage (things like self-protection, fear of change and fear of failure) how it can be an unconscious and subliminal phenomenon, and how things like perfectionism play into it.

Resources:

Book: The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest

Academic paper: Self-handicapping strategies in educational contexts

Academic paper: A Review of Perfectionism and Self-Handicapping

Notion template: Finally stop self-sabotage

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