Aug 6, 2019
Welcome to episode 45, where Richard flies solo and explores life without a mobile phone. Though we've discussed the role of technology and our wellbeing before on the show, Richard had to experience life without his mobile for several days in a row. Find out how he got on!
Also in this episode:
- Listener feedback about resilience and impostor syndrome
- The costs of multi-tasking
- National guidelines on sleep hygiene
- The persistence of the 'learning styles' myth
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Ep017: We're not designed to be always on - https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/ep-017-wellbeing-were-not-designed-to-be-always-on/
Productivity News
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Review of the new Reminders iOS app on App Stories podcast: https://pca.st/episode/580c91bd-2148-4d94-92d6-417bffc475d1
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Article in NYT on multi-tasking and its costs: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/14/opinion/multitasking-brain.html
Wellbeing News
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Govt to issue ‘sleep hygiene’ guidance; https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jul/13/government-to-issue-sleep-hygiene-guidance?__twitter_impression=true
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Insomnia sufferers can benefit from CBT: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jul/30/insomnia-sufferers-can-benefit-from-therapy-new-study-shows
Effectiveness News