EQ Evolution and Self-awareness: Recent Episodes
Amber Sykes
My aim is to help improve your life in mental, social, educational and physical ways.
Whether you listen to my episodes out of curiosity or you decide to emotionally invest yourself in them, your mind and/or life will be enriched in some form. Your potential is boundless, and with the right materials, you can use this to become the happiest and most successful version of yourself.
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Email: ambersykes945@gmail.com
A deep discussion on why and how it is never too late for us to reinvent aspects of ourselves and our lives.
Even if we are profoundly unhappy in our current condition or feel that an aspect of our routine has become stagnant, we may feel too paralysingly stuck to make a change. This may be because of external time and age expectations, or because we are used to living in the limited circumference of our comfort zone. Whatever the reason is, all are rooted in the prospect of change.
Whether the thing you long to change is as substantial as moving country, putting an end to an unhealthy habit, or leaving your job, or, as slight as changing your hairstyle, on the other side of change is an unfamiliar territory. And, as creatures of habit, we therefore often resist change to instead reside in predictability and stability. This podcast discusses when to recognise when previous strategies, people, or anything that you habitually engage with, no longer serves the current you. And then, why and how it can be necessary for us to reach beyond our commitment with rigidity to live a more flexible, colourful life.
After months of my podcast absence, I am back to share my experiences, observations, perceptions, and ideas, in hope to shed some light on the collective indifference that we feel as humans: our navigation through life. I will be discussing a variance of topics that will link into the central idea of the continuity between the navigation of life’s moments- the good ones, and the less good ones. Some episodes may seem incongruous or unrelated. But that is exactly what the human experience is- incongruous and unrelated. And I want to infuse this into every word that I speak.
I will be a friend of support by helping you make sense of yourself, our world, and this crazy thing which joins the two- life.
I look forward to having you with me,
Amber
Amber Sykes discusses a range of personal and deep questions about herself, her ideologies, and life itself- whilst integrating life advice throughout.
Amber Sykes discusses what Artificial Intelligence is, including it’s potential dangers and benefits.
0:00- What is AI?
02:22- The dangers of AI
04.20- The benefits of AI
Amber Sykes discusses what success means, the importance of it and catalysts which will help you achieve it.
0.40- why success is important
The nine catalysts to success
01.11- stop seeking validation
02.00- surround yourself with the right people
02.47- don’t be afraid of failure
03.49- think big
04.46- actions speak louder than words
05.44- believe in your capabilities
06.30- stay optimistic
07.01- be committed
07.39- find your passion and build your expertise
REM sleep- 00:50
Why do we dream?- 2:08
- activation synthesis hypothesis- 02:30
- threat stimulation theory- 03.27
- unconscious desires- 04:30
- recent speculations- 05:20
Dream themes- 06:34
-flying- 07:11
-sex dreams- 07:51
-death- 08:55
-nudity- 09:29
How long do dreams last?- 10:20
Do blind people dream?- 11:13
Zenitude- 13:17
Amber Sykes shares advice on how to maximise your chances of successful employment with little/no previous work experience.
00.54: You already possess necessary skills
02.15: Contact companies which aren’t overtly recruiting
02.48: Networking and connections
03.57: Leverage personal experiences
04.42: Become an expert in your field
05.35: Enrol in voluntary programmes
Amber Sykes discusses the notion of comparison
•Advice to help you stop comparing: Social media (2:30)
•Advice to help you stop comparing: You are enough (6:43)
•Advice to help you stop comparing: Paths (9:20)
Amber Sykes discusses the notion of impermanence, change and stability.
How to deal better with change (3.15)
Amber Sykes advises you with multiple mental exercises to help self-discipline become a reality in your life.
Areas you may want to consider disciplining (10.30)
Amber Sykes shares her thoughts surrounding the concept and the importance of self-discipline.
The importance of self discipline (3:50)