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This week, learn how to face challenges without succumbing to burnout and incorporate self-care ideas into your daily routine. For health and fitness, napping could be essential for cognitive functioning, and listen to the science behind metabolic health.
On innovation, scientists may have developed methods that show wormholes are a real possibility, and researchers are using maths and historical sleuthing to explain how epidemics spread. To distract yourself, listen to a podcast on the art of conversation which details its importance for building human connection.
And finally for entertainment, watch two short clips that explain Karl Marx’s theory on capitalism, and dig into a novel that provides insight into the 60s.
Enjoy!
Bilal
How To Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly with Greg McKeown (Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee, 2 hr podcast)
Dr. Rangan Chaterjee interviews Greg Mckeown, who explains that no matter what obstacles we face, there is a way of facing them without succumbing to burnout.
15 Self Care Ideas That Fit Into Your Lunch Break (Pick the Brain, 4 min read)
Self-care is all about balance, and while you should incorporate it into you daily routine, be realistic about the changes you can make. These simple tips, like turning your phone off for 10 mins, or remembering to moisturise are some of changes you can make.
How to Do the Thing You’re Avoiding (zen habits, 4 min read)
Tell yourself you’re going to do the ‘thing’, psych yourself up, and get into the habit of doing this. The best way is to break it down and aim for small victories.
How to Take the Perfect Nap, According to Cognitive Scientist Sara Mednick (Open Culture, 2 min read)
Sleep is a necessity, yet an aspect we all seem to need advice on. According to sleep expert, Sara Mednick, naps are a ‘miracle drug’ and can increase alertness, creativity, improves stamina, and reduces stress.
Diet Doctor Podcast #71 — Metabolic health compilation (Diet Doctor, 1 hr podcast)
This podcast goes into the details behind the meaning of metabolic health, the current science behind it, the role of social media, and the future of metabolic health and nutrition.
5 Essential Exercises for the Powerful Runner (Breaking Muscle, 5 min read)
If you’re a runner, strength training is a critical component, as it builds on muscular power which prevents injury. Here are some strength training exercises that are designed to help runners.
Collective intelligence can be predicted and quantified, new study finds (phys.org, 3 min read)
Researchers evaluated data collected in 22 studies and found that group collaboration processes were about twice as important for predicting collective intelligence than individual skill.
Wormhole Tunnels in Spacetime May Be Possible, New Research Suggests (Scientific American Content, 3 min read)
The original idea of a wormhole came from Albert Einstein, and it has led to a boom in wormhole research. Although they still have a long way to go, researchers have created methods that could demonstrate wormholes exist in space-time.
Math and Sleuthing Help to Explain Epidemics of the Past (Scientific American Content, 8 min podcast)
Researchers have compiled an archive of all the historic documents they could find on previous epidemics, providing valuable insight to how pandemics spread. They have developed two software tools to forecast infections disease outbreaks.
Pro Tips for Journaling Your Next Adventure (Outside Magazine, 4 min read)
Some of these tips seem simple yet effective, and include using your phone to write notes, write about the people you meet, and it’s fine to be spontaneous and bail on your plan.
Podcast #709: The Art of Conversation — A Guided Tour of a Neglected Pleasure (The Art of Manliness, 43 min podcast)
This podcast discusses the importance of learning conversation, why you need to embrace small talk, progressing through conversation, and conversational experiments to try out.
This Guy Remastered Photos of Earth Shot by Apollo Astronauts (PetaPixel, 4 min read)
Tony Ord restored old Apollo astronaut photos of Earth to highlight its real beauty. He argues the truly great photographs of Earth were taken in the 1960’s and 70s but lacked the technical quality.
What Karl Marx Meant by “Alienation”: Two Animated Videos Explain (Open Culture, 4 min read)
Marx believed that work was a central human value and maintained that under capitalism workers are ‘alienated’ from their labour. These short clips explain his theories and beliefs concisely.
How to Understand the 1960s in 11 Books (Literary Hub, 4 min read)
Here are some great novels which provide a window into the 60’s. It includes satirical classics such as Catch-22, and historical pieces like The Autobiography of Malcom X.
Here’s Everything New On HBO And HBO Max For June 2021 (UPROXX, 2 min read)
HBO have dropped its new line-up of tv shows and movies, so here’s a list of everything new you can find on there.
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