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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May 1, 2020 • 14min
(Special) 11 Reasons to Jump out of Bed the Moment Your Alarm First Sounds
Dr. Kevin Majeres, co-founder of OptimalWork, gives 11 reasons to jump out of bed right away. Learn about the positive impact on your day, shifting perception, embracing challenges, setting clear deadlines, benefits of jumping out of bed, and discovering the power of challenging yourself in the morning.
Apr 27, 2020 • 23min
4. How to Get Effective Sleep
#4: Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif, OptimalWork co-founders, discuss the "illusion of simultaneity" and how to get effective sleep. The discussion was mainly inspired by the following comment: One question that I have for you, is how can I begin to regulate and improve sleep hygiene? In this time of quarantine, because there aren't specific deadlines at my job, I have the luxury (if you can call it that) to sleep in and fall asleep late.
9 snips
Apr 20, 2020 • 21min
3. Never Feel Overwhelmed Again
#3: Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif, OptimalWork co-founders, discuss what to do when you feel overwhelmed, how to make a schedule, and how to prioritize.
The discussion was mainly inspired by the following question: The question I have is about decision paralysis/decision fatigue. I have been overwhelmed by all the projects I could do, and in the choosing, I usually fatigue out and then proceed to watch Netflix. How can I overcome decision paralysis?
6 snips
Apr 13, 2020 • 22min
2. Aiming for Ideals in Relationships
#2: Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif, OptimalWork co-founders, discuss how to aim for ideals in difficult relationships, and how to respond to negative emotions. The discussion was mainly inspired by the following comment: I am on quarantine. Three of the people I live with are insufferable characters. They hijack conversations, aggressively contradict people who are just sharing information (not even opinions) and needlessly complain. I'm not anxious of getting covid-19. That virus cannot hold a candle to the virulence of my housemates.
Apr 6, 2020 • 22min
1. Developing Resilience with OptimalWork
#1: Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif, OptimalWork co-founders, discuss how to develop resilience in this new work environment.
Here are the questions we answered:
How can I ensure that I will persevere in good work habits for weeks or even months?
How should we maintain a distinction between work and family life? (E.g., thinking about work during family time; getting distracted with family when I should be working.)
How do I choose what to do to stay productive, given that I have few serious responsibilities?
