Why Having Fun Really Matters & Powerful Strategies to Tame Your Email

Why Having Fun Really Matters & Powerful Strategies to Tame Your Email

Author: Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media December 16, 2021 Duration: 50:02
Why do people sometimes choke when they swallow? Is it really because it went down “the wrong pipe”? This episode begins with an interesting look at what swallowing is all about and why sometimes thing go wrong. Source: Joel Herskowitz, author of Swallow Safely (https://amzn.to/3pXFjqv) You probably think that having fun is something you do after the hard work is done. Fun is a reward, not a necessity. Yet, there is some solid evidence that having fun is good for you. In fact, making it a priority is essential to your well-being. Journalist and speaker Catherine Price author of the book The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again (https://amzn.to/32113to) joins me to explain how you may be spending a lot of time having time on “fake fun” rather than true fun. And how having more true fun can transform your life.   Catherine’s website is https://howtohavefun.com/ You likely have a lot of information coming at you all day long in the form of emails, texts, notifications and other forms of communication. All of that incoming information can sap your time, productivity and energy. To the rescue is Maura Nevel Thomas author of The Happy Inbox (https://amzn.to/323ZUkt). Maura has some really easy and simple strategies that will help you tame all those messages and notifications so you can stay focused on what’s important yet still be available for those people who need you.  You know the post office mottos that starts …”Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night…” Well, it turns out that isn’t really the motto or creed of the USPS. Listen as I explain where that motto came from and what WILL prevent your mail carrier from delivering mail if you re not careful https://about.usps.com/publications/pub100.pdf PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  Go to https://stamps.com click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code SOMETHING to get a 4 week free trial, free postage and a digital scale! Get a $75 CREDIT at https://Indeed.com/Something Discover matches all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year! Learn more at https://discover/match Go to https://FarewayMeatMarket.com promo code: SYSK to get $100 off The Butcher's Holiday Collection and site wide free shipping! Go to https://backcountry.com/sysk to get 15% OFF your first full-priced purchase! https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curiosity is a powerful engine, and Something You Should Know is built on the idea that a single conversation can shift your perspective in a meaningful way. Host Mike Carruthers, through OmniCast Media, sits down with researchers, authors, and practitioners across a surprisingly wide spectrum-from neuroscience and health to social dynamics and personal finance. The aim isn't just to accumulate facts, but to uncover practical wisdom you can apply directly. You might hear a psychologist explain the simple habit that strengthens relationships, followed by an economist demystifying how to build lasting wealth, and then a physiologist breaking down the real science behind effective fitness. This podcast operates on the belief that improvement is multifaceted; a tip for saving time can be as valuable as understanding a new scientific discovery. Each episode is a self-contained dive into a topic that could very well change your approach to your career, your health, or your daily routine. The tone is conversational and grounded, focusing on actionable takeaways rather than abstract theory. By weaving together insights from the fields of science, education, and self-improvement, the show provides a toolkit for navigating life's complexities. It’s the kind of listening that leaves you with something concrete-a strategy, a new understanding, or a piece of advice that resonates long after the episode ends.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 102

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SYSK TRENDING - A Better Approach to Decision Making [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:24
We spend a surprising amount of mental energy agonizing over decisions that ultimately don’t matter very much — what to order at a restaurant, which email to answer first, or which option might be “slightly better.” Mean…
The Art of Conflict & The Surprising Power of Swearing-SYSK Choice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:49
Most of us have taken a hit to the head at some point — a fall, a collision, a stray ball — and brushed it off as no big deal. But what if those “minor” impacts aren’t so minor? Even seemingly harmless head injuries may…
SYSK TRENDING - How to Successfully Pursue Happiness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:38
What does it really mean to be happy? Even the happiest people aren’t happy all the time. Maybe happiness isn’t a constant emotion at all — maybe it’s a philosophy. A way of living. A sense of meaning shaped by what you…
The Serious Problem of Picky Eaters & Will AI Make Us Dumber? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:31
When men get sick with a cold or the flu, do they actually suffer more than women — or just complain louder? Some fascinating research suggests there may be real biological differences in immune response between the sexe…
Bonus: SYSK TRENDING – The Crisis of Loneliness and How to Fix It  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:09
Thirty-six percent of Americans — including 61% of young adults and 51% of mothers with young children — say they experience “serious loneliness.” Nearly everyone has felt that ache at some point: the quiet sense of isol…
Secret Service Communication Skills & Designing a Meaningful Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
On a freezing morning, it feels smart to let your car idle and warm up before driving off. But is it? Modern engines aren’t built the way they used to be. In fact, letting your car sit and idle too long may not be doing…