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The Observing I

David Johnson

A podcast about philosophy, psychology, and the human experience. Pirate radio for the mind. New episode each Friday.

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A deep dive into procrastination

The Observing I ·

2024/03/01

In this episode, we explore the topic of procrastination, examining its psychological underpinnings and the effects it has on our mental health, personal success, and interpersonal relationships. We look at some strategies you can employ in your own fight against procrastinatory behaviour. And, of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of the Observing I if we didn’t get into some philosophical outlooks and perspectives around the topic at hand.Much love,DavidThe Observing I is a reader-supported

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Exploring emotional intelligence

The Observing I ·

2024/02/23

In this episode, we’re diving into the depths of emotional intelligence. We’ll explore what it means, give it some philosophical and cultural context, look at how it can support our personal growth, and offer some practical tips and strategies to help improve your own emotional intelligence.Much love,David

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23:08

Exploring emotional intelligence

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2024/02/23

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Overcoming the fear of failure

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2024/02/16

In this episode, we’re going to unravel the fear of failure. We’ll explore its evolutionary and societal roots, its psychological impact, and how it affects our behaviour. We’ll discuss cognitive patterns and social comparison theory that contribute to this fear. And we’ll cover some strategies to overcome it and how we can apply those strategies to our daily lives.All in the theme of this year’s mantra “get comfortable being uncomfortable”.Much love,David

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22:32

Overcoming the fear of failure

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2024/02/16

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Blueprints for Better Habits

The Observing I ·

2024/02/09

In this episode, I’m unpacking the intricacies of habit formation, examining the habit loop's cue-routine-reward structure, and the neuroscience that solidifies our habits. Then, we look at strategies for cultivating positive habits and tools for integrating these practices into everyday life, addressing common obstacles and emphasizing the importance of incremental change and support systems. Much love,DavidPS - Here are the links to the habit apps that I recommended in this week’s episode:Habitca

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23:43

Blueprints for Better Habits

The Observing I ·

2024/02/09

In this episode, I’m unpacking the intricacies of habit formation, examining the habit loop's cue-routine-reward structure, and the neuroscience that solidifies our habits. Then, we look at strategies for cultivating positive habits and tools for integrating these practices into everyday life, addressing common obstacles and emphasizing the importance of incremental change and support systems. Much love, David Get full access to The Observing I at theobservingi.com/subscribe

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The philosophy of happiness

The Observing I ·

2024/02/02

Firstly, it’s episode 50. That feels like a milestone. It also feels like the time since episode one has gone incredibly quickly. I should celebrate, but I’m unsure of what an appropriate celebration should be. Possibly some wine.Getting onto this episode, I delve into the philosophy of happiness, discussing perspectives from Stoicism to Positive Psychology. I look at the challenges of seeking happiness, such as the hedonic treadmill and the impact of our cultural perspective. And I do my best to

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22:03

The philosophy of happiness

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2024/02/02

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Holding yourself accountable

The Observing I ·

2024/01/26

In this episode, I'm talking all about accountability. I look at both the philosophical and psychological perspectives of what it means to be accountable, dive in to some historical thoughts and ideas around it, and give you some actionable tips on how to make yourself more accountable to yourself, your goals, and your ambitions.Let’s move towards the person that we’ve always aspired to be.Much love,David

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21:38

Holding yourself accountable

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2024/01/26

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Creating your personal manifesto

The Observing I ·

2024/01/19

In this episode, we’re continuing with the theme of supporting your resolutions this year. As part of that, I’m delving into the transformative power of having your own personal manifesto. A manifesto is designed to articulate our fundamental values, beliefs, and ambitions. I’ll give you some guidance on how to create one yourself, what you could include in it, and I go through my own manifesto to give you some ideas and inspiration.Much love,David

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20:17

Creating your personal manifesto

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2024/01/19

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The power of Critical Thinking

The Observing I ·

2024/01/12

In this episode, I’m exploring the world of critical thinking. What it is, how it enables us to approach a problem or idea pragmatically, and what all of us can do to try and improve our critical thinking skills.Plus, we'll talk about why knowing yourself and really listening to others is key to being a great critical thinker.Enjoy the podcast, and if you have any thoughts or ideas on any of the content in this episode, drop a comment below.Much love,David

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27:01

The power of Critical Thinking

The Observing I ·

2024/01/12

In this episode, I’m exploring the world of critical thinking. What it is, how it enables us to approach a problem or idea more pragmatically, and what all of us can do to try and improve our critical thinking skills.Plus, we'll talk about why knowing yourself and really listening to others is key to being a great critical thinker.Much love, David Get full access to The Observing I at theobservingi.com/subscribe

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Get comfortable being uncomfortable

The Observing I ·

2024/01/05

Happy new year you beautiful lot!In this episode, I’m talking about how to get out of our comfort zone. It’s a challenging space, pushing ourselves beyond the boundaries of what we’re used to. It can be unsettling, leave us uneasy. But it’s in this space that we truly grow as a person, and in this space that we can really learn about ourselves.Join me this year as I take on the mantra “get comfortable being uncomfortable”, and let’s see where it leads us.Much love,David

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19:20

Get comfortable being uncomfortable

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2024/01/05

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An interview with Ralph Sutton

The Observing I ·

2023/12/29

In this episode, I'm talking with Ralph Sutton. Ralph is a TV and radio veteran, the host of the goodsugar podcast alongside Marcus Antebi (founder of the health and wellness platform "Juice Press"), and the SDR Show. He's also the founder of the Gas Digital Network, and you can find him online at www.iamralphsutton.com and on Instagram at @iamralphsutton.Ralph shares his wellbeing journey with us, offers some sound advice on living a healthy life, and opinions on the current state of the wellbeing

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37:52

An interview with Ralph Sutton

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2023/12/29

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The personality archetypes of Santa Claus

The Observing I ·

2023/12/22

In this episode, we’re getting into the Christmas spirit and exploring the different personality archetypes of Santa Claus. What do the archetypes tell us about ourselves, what are their potential downfalls, and how do they impact the wider cultural unconscious? I want to wish you all a fabulous holiday, and to thank you for all of your support. It’s now been one year of running this podcast and both the experience and the feedback have been amazing. There’s much more to come next year, with new

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