Fewer Things Better

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Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.

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Ep. 125 - Time Management: The 10 Minute Kickstart

Sep 20 2024 6 mins

We'd love to hear from you!Now that we have seen some of the different ways distractions can sneak up on us, let's start looking at some easy tools we can implement in our daily lives to increase our productivity and reign in our time management. In this episode, we explore the power of a 10-minute kickstart to get your productivity back on track. Whether you're navigating distract

Ep. 124 - Time Management: Distractions in Disguise

Sep 13 2024 9 mins

We'd love to hear from you!Continuing on this week with our time management series, we are going to explore the "sneaky ways" in which we can undermine our productivity. From busying ourselves with other tasks, over researching (or over scrolling), to perfectionism paralysis, there are many ways for time to disappear. Learn how to recognize the daily distraction temptations and tim

Ep. 123 - Time Management: Why Sleep Is Your Productivity Superpower

Sep 06 2024 6 mins

We'd love to hear from you!Following the series on energy management, this episode launches our next focus on time management. We explore how sleep (or the lack of it) impacts our personal productivity as well as the neuro and biological science behind sleep's impact on our mood, focus, memory, and physical health.

Ep. 122 - Extended Episode: Energy Management Tips & Tricks

Aug 30 2024 59 mins

We'd love to hear from you! In this last episode of the Energy Management series, we’re pulling everything together with some tips and tricks to utilize in your daily life. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your routine or keep your energy up, this episode is packed with useful insights. Tune in with me and my friend (and fellow entrepreneur) Dele Downs Kooley as we discuss a

Ep. 121 - Energy Management: The Cost of Helping & What to Ask Before Saying 'Yes'

Aug 23 2024 10 mins

We'd love to hear from you!There is a field of study called neuroeconomics that explores the brain science, psychology, and economics behind our desire (or not) to help others. There is a tangible physical and mental energy when we do for others; so this episode explores ways to consider the motivation behind the how, when, and how much to help in different situations.

Ep. 120 - Energy Management: Brain Boosts for the First & Last Hour of the Day

Aug 16 2024 11 mins

We'd love to hear from you!Continuing on with our energy management series, in this episode we will explore ways to boost our brain through being intentional. How we start and end the day can lay the foundation for success, helping to maximize productivity and creativity. Tune in to learn how to incorporate some of these brain boosting practices into your everyday routine.

Ep. 119 - Energy Management: Learn Your Chronobiology

Aug 09 2024 11 mins

We'd love to hear from you!We are going to start a mini series this month all about energy management. In this episode we will begin by looking at chronobiology and how to maximize our productivity based on our own biological rhythms. Whether you're looking to boost your energy, enhance focus, or simply feel more in tune with your natural rhythm, this episode is a great place to st

Ep. 118 - Nutrition Nerding: How Food Science Boosts Your Brain & Body

Aug 02 2024 7 mins

We'd love to hear from you!Food and nutrition play such a big role in our day to day lives, and we often hear from so many different sources and experts about what we should be putting into our body. In this episode, we will explore some of the ways that food can have an impact on our health and why it makes sense to listen to our body's own individual nutritional needs.

Ep. 117 - Plugging the Leaks: Mastering What You Can Control

Jul 26 2024 10 mins

We'd love to hear from you!There are many areas in life where we do not have control. In this episode, we explore some of the important areas in life and how we can regain control through the power of choice. From financial decisions to time management, your health, and personal growth, we explore practical strategies to take control of what’s your in your control.

Ep. 116 - More Action, Less Thinking = A Power Tool for the Brain

Jul 19 2024 7 mins

We'd love to hear from you!Sometimes, just "doing" without thinking can be a gift we give to our brains. In this episode we are going to explore the ways we can boost our brains, while still enjoying a sense of accomplishment. If your brain is ready for a break, join in and discover how less thinking and more action can rejuvenate your mind and elevate your well being.