The OptimalWork Podcast
OptimalWork
Hosted by Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif Younes, co-founders of OptimalWork, The OptimalWork Podcast will help you learn to challenge yourself in each hour of work according to your highest ideals. We discuss all aspects of Dr. Majeres's approach to work, which he developed in his private practice and teaches at Harvard Medical School, and show how it applies to everyday situations like professional work, study, sleep, and relationships.
For personalized plans to help you put the ideas into practice, visit www.OptimalWork.com.
Please send questions for discussion to team@optimalwork.com.
For personalized plans to help you put the ideas into practice, visit www.OptimalWork.com.
Please send questions for discussion to team@optimalwork.com.
Episodes
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Feb 28, 2022 • 31min
94. Turn Problems into Projects
#94: If there’s an area in your life where you want to grow, it can be difficult to know how to make progress. In this episode, we discuss how to get started by formulating strategies and steps, that is, by applying prudence to the question of how to grow.
Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.
Feb 14, 2022 • 26min
92. How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
#92: We’ve often spoken about the importance of maintaining a cheerful tone around us. But sometimes people find that inwardly they are very harsh and demanding with themselves. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to aim for the ideal of cheerfulness, but interiorly: with ourselves, our thoughts, and our emotions.
Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.
Feb 7, 2022 • 31min
91. Boost Your Sleep Skills
#91: A lot of people have heard about the practices of sleep hygiene, and are using them, but still struggle to achieve sleep. It may seem like sleep is something that either happens effortlessly or not at all. Recent research, however, suggests that falling asleep is a skill that can be learned.
Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.
Jan 31, 2022 • 25min
90. The Deadline Benefit
#90: Do you ever find yourself working with low intensity, without a clear purpose? If so, the solution may be the introduction of deadlines throughout your day. Deadlines will dramatically boost every aspect of your work, and they can even improve your sleep!
Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.
Jan 24, 2022 • 33min
89. Back to Basics: An Intro to OptimalWork
This podcast discusses the basics of OptimalWork, its mission, and how it helps people on a path to self-mastery. It explores reframing, mindfulness, and challenge in the context of optimal work. The podcast also highlights behavioral improvements seen in initial master class users and compares them to Harvard students. It discusses next steps for individuals interested in optimal work and updates being made to the master class. The podcast also explores a new approach to growth in the corporate environment.
Jan 17, 2022 • 28min
88. The Value of Psychological Flexibility
#88: Have you ever wondered whether you would be able to sustain a new habit over a long period of time? Have you ever felt an initial peak of optimism give way to a valley of despair? Join us as we discuss why this happens to some people, how this relates to a concept called psychological flexibility, and how to stay grounded during challenging times.
Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.
Jan 10, 2022 • 32min
87. A Deeper Dive into Challenge
#87: The goal of OptimalWork is to help people challenge themselves according to their highest ideals in each task. In this episode, we dive deeper into this core concept, showing how challenge is the surest path to growth.
Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.
Dec 20, 2021 • 28min
86. How to Broadcast Positive Emotions
Learn how to shape your actions based on ideals to create a positive tone around you. Discover the significance of authentic positive emotions and self-awareness in interactions. Shift perspective to focusing on ideals and aim for traits such as patience, generosity, understanding, and love. Explore the importance of being present with others to create a positive tone. Get tips for making trips meaningful and surprising others with positive qualities.
Dec 13, 2021 • 29min
85. The Impact of Awe
#85: One of the least-discussed emotions may be the most powerful in bringing about well-being. When was the last time you were filled with awe? People may think of awe as a nice-to-have emotion, but not needed for living a good life. Recent research, however, suggests that awe may be essential to true thriving.
Dec 6, 2021 • 28min
84. Why You Need Essentialism
#84: We live in a society where, more and more, people are managing themselves: making decisions about what projects they’ll take on and how they will prioritize and spend their time. Essentialism is a book and a philosophy about how to thrive in this challenge — and it’s the topic of today’s episode.
Find more at https://www.OptimalWork.com.
