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The OptimalWork Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif Younes, co-founders of OptimalWork, The OptimalWork Podcast will help you learn to challenge yourself in each hour of work according to your highest ideals. We discuss all aspects of Dr. Majeres"s approach to work, which he developed in his private practice and teaches at Harvard Medical School, and show how it applies to everyday situations like professional work, study, sleep, and relationships. For personalized plans to help you put the ideas into practice,

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00:24:44

96. How to Face Imposter Syndrome

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/03/14

#96: More and more people report experiencing “imposter syndrome,” often in new and challenging social or professional situations. They are unable to internalize their own success, attributing it instead to external factors like chance or luck; as a result, they often see themselves as “frauds.” In this episode, we introduce a solution to imposter syndrome that gives us independence from the validation and judgements of others. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:31:03

95. How to Love Frustration

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/03/07

#95: If you’re often frustrated, you may think you need more of the opposite: more satisfaction. In this episode, we discuss how frustration is actually related to failed strategies. Each experience of frustration then points out an opportunity to employ better strategies and pursue more meaningful goals. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:31:27

94. Turn Problems into Projects

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/02/28

#94: If there’s an area in your life where you want to grow, it can be difficult to know how to make progress. In this episode, we discuss how to get started by formulating strategies and steps, that is, by applying prudence to the question of how to grow. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:25:52

92. How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/02/14

#92: We’ve often spoken about the importance of maintaining a cheerful tone around us. But sometimes people find that inwardly they are very harsh and demanding with themselves. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to aim for the ideal of cheerfulness, but interiorly: with ourselves, our thoughts, and our emotions. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:30:50

91. Boost Your Sleep Skills

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/02/07

#91: A lot of people have heard about the practices of sleep hygiene, and are using them, but still struggle to achieve sleep. It may seem like sleep is something that either happens effortlessly or not at all. Recent research, however, suggests that falling asleep is a skill that can be learned. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:25:15

90. The Deadline Benefit

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/01/31

#90: Do you ever find yourself working with low intensity, without a clear purpose? If so, the solution may be the introduction of deadlines throughout your day. Deadlines will dramatically boost every aspect of your work, and they can even improve your sleep! Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:33:16

89. Back to Basics: An Intro to OptimalWork

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/01/24

#89: Are you new to OptimalWork? Have you started listening to the Golden Hour in the last year? Join us as we go back to the basics in this episode and discuss OptimalWork’s history, it’s mission, and how we help people get started on a path to self-mastery. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:27:58

88. The Value of Psychological Flexibility

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/01/17

#88: Have you ever wondered whether you would be able to sustain a new habit over a long period of time? Have you ever felt an initial peak of optimism give way to a valley of despair? Join us as we discuss why this happens to some people, how this relates to a concept called psychological flexibility, and how to stay grounded during challenging times. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:32:21

87. A Deeper Dive into Challenge

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2022/01/10

#87: The goal of OptimalWork is to help people challenge themselves according to their highest ideals in each task. In this episode, we dive deeper into this core concept, showing how challenge is the surest path to growth. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:28:15

86. How to Broadcast Positive Emotions

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/12/20

#86: Whether we’re aware of it or not, we’re always broadcasting our own inner experience. By shaping our actions according to our ideals, we forget about ourselves and create a positive tone around us. In this episode, we’ll show you psychological strategies for how to do this. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:29:09

85. The Impact of Awe

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/12/13

#85: One of the least-discussed emotions may be the most powerful in bringing about well-being. When was the last time you were filled with awe? People may think of awe as a nice-to-have emotion, but not needed for living a good life. Recent research, however, suggests that awe may be essential to true thriving.

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00:27:41

84. Why You Need Essentialism

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/12/06

#84: We live in a society where, more and more, people are managing themselves: making decisions about what projects they’ll take on and how they will prioritize and spend their time. Essentialism is a book and a philosophy about how to thrive in this challenge — and it’s the topic of today’s episode. Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.

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00:31:13

83. Mindfulness at Work

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/11/29

#83: Is it true that there are some jobs that are incompatible with being mindful? Is it possible that a person can practice mindfulness, only to discover it does not work for them? In this episode, we’ll show how mindfulness can be profitably practiced anywhere, by any one.

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00:28:24

82. How to Cultivate Gratitude

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/11/22

#82: What, if anything, does OptimalWork have to say about reflecting on the past? How can we use gratitude to help us make sense of our lives and deepen our bonds with others? Join us as we discuss these and other questions.

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00:30:30

81. A Tribute to Aaron Beck

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/11/15

#81: On November 1, 2021, the founder of cognitive therapy, Dr. Aaron T. Beck, passed away. Dr. Kevin Majeres trained with Dr. Beck and reflects on his significance, both for the field of psychology and for his own work.

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00:30:34

80. How to Have Unlimited Reserves of Willpower

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/11/08

#80: Could there be a link between ego depletion and the increase of depression in modern times? We think there could be. But it’s not ego depletion itself; rather, it’s the theory of ego depletion that may be causing it. In this episode, we discuss what ego depletion is thought to be, and why implicit belief in it does more harm than good.

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00:30:47

79. How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/11/01

#79: One of the consequences of living in threat mode is that you often feel overwhelmed. Your view of yourself and your situation becomes fixed, and you can lose your optimism. In this episode, we’ll show you how to regain a sense of possibility and freedom whenever you’re overwhelmed.

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00:28:48

78. What’s Missing from Atomic Habits

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/10/25

#78: Atomic Habits by James Clear is a recent best-seller that covers a lot of the same topics as OptimalWork. In this episode, we summarize its approach and theory and identify areas of common ground, as well as some shortcomings of the Atomic Habits approach. This helps to clarify how transformative OptimalWork’s approach really is.

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00:30:26

77. Use Dopamine to Shape Habits

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/10/18

#77: If you’re struggling to form better habits, we have two simple practices that will help you shape your own behavior. To understand these, we first dive into some new developments in the neuroscience of self-control.

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00:27:40

76. Routine: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/10/11

#76: Having routines can help us make desirable behaviors second nature. But routine is a double-edged sword. By making behaviors automatic, routine can deplete them of meaning. Routine — the good, the bad, and the ugly — is the topic of today’s episode.

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