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A tartalmat a Do Something Different and Ray Richards biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Do Something Different and Ray Richards vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
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The Flex Podcast
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A tartalmat a Do Something Different and Ray Richards biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Do Something Different and Ray Richards vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
Change can be hard. But when we take small steps away from our comfort zone all of us can experience a life done differently. The Flex Podcast introduces the thinking and the doing that can help us get closer to the changes we want to make in our lives. Physical health, mental health, work, relationships, community - life's better when we Flex. Hosted by Ray Richards, founder of Do Something Different and co-creator of the Flex app.
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A tartalmat a Do Something Different and Ray Richards biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Do Something Different and Ray Richards vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
Change can be hard. But when we take small steps away from our comfort zone all of us can experience a life done differently. The Flex Podcast introduces the thinking and the doing that can help us get closer to the changes we want to make in our lives. Physical health, mental health, work, relationships, community - life's better when we Flex. Hosted by Ray Richards, founder of Do Something Different and co-creator of the Flex app.
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25 epizódok
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×Ray, co-creator of behaviour change app Flex, introduces some of the many small steps we can take towards building the habit of relaxation, from the food and drink we eat and the way we breathe to how we manage our busy thoughts and where we spend time. Related links and more information Listen to Deep Shamanic Ambience 1 by Shaman’s Dream on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/shamansdream/deep-shamanic-ambience-1 Check out Mind Journal https://www.mindjournals.com For guided meditations, try Headspace https://www.headspace.com , Calm https://www.calm.com or Waking Up with Sam Harris https://wakingup.com Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
In this podcast, Ray, co-creator of behaviour change app Flex, draws on his own experiences of success, failure and learning to explore the habit of thinking positively, and suggests a few steps we can take anytime to change our perspective and find renewed energy for life. Related links and more information Read “Successful people don’t go around succeeding all day, they fail” says Founder of YO! Sushi, Simon Woodroffe Listen to Resmaa Menakam, author of ‘My Grandmother’s Hands’, in conversation with Krista Tippett on the On Being podcast Read: How to throw a boule Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Ray, co-creator of behaviour change app Flex, talks through some of the reasons why focusing on our relationships can have such a big impact, and suggests some small steps we can take to connect, reconnect and deepen our bonds with the people in our lives. Related links and more information Read about Robert Waldinger and the Harvard Study of Adult Development Watch Rober Waldinger’s TED Talk What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
In this podcast Ray, co-designer of the Flex behaviour change app, considers some of the reasons that we stop meeting new people, why overcoming the barriers can have positive effects and some of the small, creative steps we can take to building this habit in our lives. Related links and more information Read: how to throw a boule To book a game of petanque with Ray in Brighton, use this link Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Ray, co-creator of behaviour change app Flex, talks through some of the different ways we can approach exercise, and suggests some small steps we can all take to get more active, from whatever level of activity we currently have. If you have any concerns about the safety of increasing your levels of activity, talk to your GP or health practitioner first. Related links and more information Read NHS : Benefits of exercise https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/ Read Forbes - Exercise: You may need less than you think https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-much-exercise-do-you-really-need-less-than-you-think-201512088770 Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
In this podcast Ray, co-designer of the Flex behaviour change app, considers the many small steps we can choose to take to help others as part of our daily lives, and how they can often prove to be win:win scenarios for our wellbeing as well as others’. Related links and more information Read about Mother Teresa on the Nobel Prize website Read about doing things for others on the Action for Happiness website Listen to Nicholas Christakis ‘How We’re Wired for Goodness’ Watch Werner Reich ‘How the magic of kindness helped me survive the Holocaust’ Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Ray Richards, co-creator of the Flex behaviour change app, introduces some of the ideas behind practising self-care and a few of the small steps each of us can take to bring the habit into our daily lives. Related links and more information: Check out the work of Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability TED Talk (2014) Brené Brown’s website Find out more about Parkinson’s Law on BBC Worklif e Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
In this podcast Ray, co-designer of the Flex behaviour change app, considers where stress comes from, where it becomes unhelpful and how we can learn to live differently with stress. You’ll find out about some key habits that those who deal well with stress often have, and get some ideas for how to start building those habits into your everyday life. Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Ray, co-creator of the Flex behaviour change app, introduces a series of guided relaxation techniques that we can begin exploring today. Related links and more information There's some useful language about relaxation and brain function in the Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relaxation_(psychology) Further detail on what's going on with brain chemistry here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-mysteries-love/201503/how-deep-relaxation-affects-brain-chemistry Three more relaxation exercises to try from MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/relaxation/relaxation-exercises/ SLEEP 2015 · Deutsche Grammophon - Max Richter’s landmark 8.5 hour work explores new ways for music and consciousness to interact, a “personal lullaby for a frenetic world…a manifesto for a slower pace of existence.” https://www.maxrichtermusic.com/albums/sleep/ Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Expect some practical small steps to built time spent with nature into your day, from things you might have forgotten to ideas you’ve never tried. Related links and more information This more extreme example of spending time with nature offers one person’s positive experience of resetting their sleep: https://www.outsideonline.com/2178346/i-slept-outside-week-and-it-changed-my-life-really Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Related links and more information Evidence why even the smallest amount of exercise can make a big difference. People who engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise may see a difference in sleep quality that same night. “It’s generally not going to take months or years to see a benefit,” says Charlene Gamaldo, M.D. , medical director of Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep. “And patients don’t need to feel like they have to train for the Boston Marathon to become a better sleeper.” - John Hopkins Medicine https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/exercising-for-better-sleep Matthew Walker gives an overview on how both alcohol and caffeine have surprising impact on our sleep - part of TED talk series on the science of sleep (5 mins) "How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ9FfzMKBNc Talks at Google podcast: Why sleep matters (Matthew Walker) - 56mins https://talksatgoogle.libsyn.com/ep56-matthew-walker-why-sleep-matters Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Ray, co-creator of the Flex behaviour change app, talks through some of the small steps that can help us shift our habits around alcohol and improve our chances of a better night’s sleep. Related links and more information Matthew Walker gives an overview on how both alcohol and caffeine have surprising impact on our sleep - part of TED talk series on the science of sleep (5 mins) "How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ9FfzMKBNc What impact does alcohol have on the chemistry of sleep? Useful summary from Sleep Foundation:: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/alcohol-and-sleep Interesting recent UK research looking at 30yrs of data covering the relationship between alcohol, getting older and poorer sleep for men vs women: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-62227-0- Talks at Google podcast: Why sleep matters (Matthew Walker) - 56mins https://talksatgoogle.libsyn.com/ep56-matthew-walker-why-sleep-matters Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Ray, co-creator of the Flex behaviour change app, describes how building a different daily routine for your caffeine consumption might help you get a better night’s rest. The episode includes different things you can start doing, and drinking, today. Related links and more information Matthew Walker gives an overview on how both alcohol and caffeine have surprising impact on our sleep - part of TED talk series on the science of sleep (5 mins) "How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ9FfzMKBNc Talks at Google podcast: Why sleep matters (Matthew Walker) - 56mins https://talksatgoogle.libsyn.com/ep56-matthew-walker-why-sleep-matters Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Related links and more information Summary of why light is key to better sleep: from Sleep Foundation: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/light-and-sleep Very good article on light here: https://io9.gizmodo.com/why-we-need-to-sleep-in-total-darkness-1497075228 Matthew Walker TED talk - describes optimum temp (65f / just over 18c) and body's need to drop temp before and during sleep. https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpower Also check that series of mini-talks for TED https://www.ted.com/series/sleeping_with_science Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
Related links and more information "Having a hard time falling asleep, experiencing frequent sleep disturbances, and suffering daytime sleepiness are the most telling signs of poor sleep hygiene. An overall lack of consistency in sleep quantity or quality can also be a symptom of poor sleep hygiene." - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene Overview of how light affects out production of melatonin and body clock (circadian rhythm) https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/light-and-sleep Sleep better with these bedtime rituals (NPR podcast) Sleep scientists weigh in on which sleep rituals actually work. ... How each individual successfully brings their brain and body down will differ, but here are a few best practices https://www.npr.org/2019/03/20/705224709/dont-count-sheep-better-bedtime-rituals Neurologist Dr Kirstie Anderson is Clinical Lead for the Regional Neurology Sleep Service in Newcastle and Sleepstation founder. In this talk, Kirstie shares findings from clinical practice and research in all the sleep disorders - insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnia, and explains the role of sleep disturbance in mental health problems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-ln5_6XEP0 Search “Flex by Do Something Different” on the app store or visit https://dsd.me…
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