ProjectXFactor Podcast

Episode 12: How to Better Manage Your Perfectionism

February 26, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.12 MB

In the twelfth episode, our science journalist Emma focuses on the topic of perfectionism. Emma breaks down different types of perfectionists, and talks a little about differences researchers have found between the types. Emma then wraps up the episode by sharing some ways for us to better manage our perfectionism.

Episode 11: The Scientific Advantages of Establishing Goals

February 18, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes

In the tenth episode, our science journalist Emma explains the advantages of setting goals, and why it is so difficult to change establish behaviors. Emma explains how setting goals provides direction, leads to personal satisfaction, and creates a sense of control.

Episode 10: What You Need to Know About COVID Burnout

February 11, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes

In our tenth episode, our science journalist Corinne explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt our social support networks by limiting social interaction, which in turn increases the likelihood for burnout. Corrine shares with us several helpful techniques to care for ourselves during this trying time.

Episode 9: Yoga as a Preventative Measure for Stress Burnout

February 04, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes

In the ninth episode, our science journalist Shoumika explains how yoga can be used to help prevent burnout. Research has shown that yoga is an effective way to lower stress levels, decrease anxiety, and improving one's mood.

Episode 8: How to Be More Productive at Home

January 28, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

In the eighth episode, our science journalist Shoumika provides tips on improving our productivity while at home. The current ongoing health pandemic has caused many of us to be shut indoors, and changes in environment can hinder our productivity. Shoumika shares four tips and breaks down exactly why they work.

Episode 7: How Predicting Regret Can Help You Make Better Decisions

January 21, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

In our seventh episode, our science journalist Shoumika explains how predicting regret can help us make better decisions. Shoumika breaks down the different types of regret and goes into detail how we use regret as a factor in our decision making.

How Predicting Regret Can Help You Make Better Decisions

January 21, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

In our seventh episode, our science journalist Shoumika explains how predicting regret can help us make better decisions. Shoumika breaks down the different types of regret and goes into detail how we use regret as a factor in our decision making.

Episode 6: How Multitasking Hurts Your Productivity

January 14, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes

In the sixth episode, our science journalist Shoumika explains how multitasking causes the brain to inefficiently split time and attention between tasks. Studies have shown that the human brain is not designed to multitask efficiently, and that multitasking has been associated with low self-control and greater levels of inattention. Shoumika then explains the benefits of focusing our attention on one thing at a time, and ends the episode with advice on how to do so.

Is More Sleep the Key to Reducing Your Stress?

January 07, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MB

In the fifth episode, our science journalist Emilia breaks down the relationship between stress burnout and sleep. Research has suggested that severe burnout leads to both lower quality sleep and less time spent asleep, and the American Psychological Association states that as little as one extra hour of sleep per night would significantly improve mental function in most adults. Emilia ends with episode with several suggestions on how one can improve the quality of their sleep.

Episode 5: Is More Sleep the Key to Reducing Your Stress?

January 07, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MB

In the fifth episode, our science journalist Emilia breaks down the relationship between stress burnout and sleep. Research has suggested that severe burnout leads to both lower quality sleep and less time spent asleep, and the American Psychological Association states that as little as one extra hour of sleep per night would significantly improve mental function in most adults. Emilia ends with episode with several suggestions on how one can improve the quality of their sleep.

Episode 4: Burned Out? 5 Ways Remote Work Makes It Worse

December 31, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 3.49 MB

In the fourth episode, our science journalist Corinne talks about how remote work is leading to higher levels of burnout. The lack of the physical presence of coworkers has created issues in communication, collaboration, social interaction, and more. Corinne ends the episode discussing several ways employers have begun to combat these problems.

Burned Out? 5 Ways Remote Work Makes It Worse

December 31, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 3.49 MB

In the fourth episode, our science journalist Corinne talks about how remote work is leading to higher levels of burnout. The lack of the physical presence of coworkers has created issues in communication, collaboration, social interaction, and more. Corinne ends the episode discussing several ways employers have begun to combat these problems.

How to Function When You Are Emotionally Exhausted

December 24, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes

In the third episode, our science journalist Corinne discusses the topic of emotional exhaustion. Common symptoms of emotional exhaustion include feeling fatigued, frustrated, or used up. Corinne then explains several ways to reduce this burden and protect our mental health.

Episode 3: How to Function When You Are Emotionally Exhausted

December 24, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes

In the third episode, our science journalist Corinne discusses the topic of emotional exhaustion. Common symptoms of emotional exhaustion include feeling fatigued, frustrated, or used up. Corinne then explains several ways to reduce this burden and protect our mental health.

Episode 2: How Listening to Nature Can Improve Mental Performance

December 17, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes

In the second episode, our science journalist Emilia explains how listening to sounds from nature can benefit mental performance. Emilia discusses how research participants who listened to nature sounds had lower stress levels and improved attention. Emilia then explains how we can use this research to improve our lives.

How Listening to Nature Can Improve Mental Performance

December 17, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes

In the second episode, our science journalist Emilia explains how listening to sounds from nature can benefit mental performance. Emilia discusses how research participants who listened to nature sounds had lower stress levels and improved attention. Emilia then explains how we can use this research to improve our lives.

Episode 1: Can Deep Breathing Can Help Us Make Better Decisions?

December 10, 2020 16:00 - 3 minutes

In our first episode, our science journalist Corinne walks us through how deep breathing can help us make better decisions. Corinne discusses how the role the stress response and nervous system plays in decision making. Corinne then explains how deep breathing can help reduce our stress response and improve our decision making.

Can Deep Breathing Can Help Us Make Better Decisions?

December 10, 2020 16:00 - 3 minutes

In our first episode, our science journalist Corinne walks us through how deep breathing can help us make better decisions. Corinne discusses how the role the stress response and nervous system plays in decision making. Corinne then explains how deep breathing can help reduce our stress response and improve our decision making.

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