Psych Hacks: Recent Episodes
Maria Kanayan
My name is Maria Kanayan, and I create episodes twice a month regarding self-improvement on the individual level. This is a component of The Motivation Project, which can be found here:
https://themotivationproject.net/
Are you tired of rushing to get to school or work in the mornings? Or do you and to improve your sleeping habits in generally? Or both? If you said "yes" to any of those questions, listen to this episode to learn how you can truly use early mornings to seize the day!
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Have you ever gotten home from school, told yourself that you were going to spend a little time on your phone, and THEN get started with homework? But what ended up happening was that you spent hours more than you intended to on social media, and your productivity took a hit as a result. But it’s not just productivity that social media hurts. Listen to this episode to learn about the causes, consequences of, and solutions to social media addiction.
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Do you make to-do lists for yourself that are so long you don't even know where to start? Or, do you feel like you work a lot but never really accomplish something? Listen to this episode to learn the benefits of prioritization, and 4 different prioritizing techniques you can use to maximize your productivity.
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Did you know that about 30 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime? Or that 50% of women use unhealthy behaviors to control their weight, and 43% of men are dissatisfied with their bodies? Eating disorders are alarmingly common, which is why it's so important to talk about them. If you suspect that you or a loved one may suffer from an eating disorder, listen to this episode to find out more about the causes of, effects of, and cures to an eating disorder.
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Are you a people pleaser? Do you say things because that's what you think others want to hear and not what you honestly believe? Or, do you perpetually fixate on other people's opinions of you? If any of this sounds familiar, then this episode is for you! Listen to find out about the roots, manifestation of, and cures to a fawn trauma response.
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Have you ever scrolled through social media, eventually logged off, and then realized that hours have gone by with you on your phone? Or, have you ever binge watched a Netflix show in a matter of days because you didn't want to do anything else? These may seem like normal occurrences, but in reality, they can often mask a much deeper problem. If dissociating from reality is something that sounds familiar to you, listen to this episode to learn why that is and how to heal from this trauma response.
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Do you try to keep yourself busy all the time in order to avoid your own emotions? Or, do you try to practice mindfulness through meditation, but struggle significantly? If you answered yes to any of these outlets, or like to take "flight" whenever your emotions seem unbearable, this episode is for you! As always, please share with friends and family if you enjoyed it, and make sure to follow us on Instagram @the_motivation_project_
Have you ever dealt with someone who seems to get aggressive too quickly in an argument? Someone who thinks that it's "my way or the highway?" Or would you happen to be one of those people yourself? If you said "yes" to any of those questions, this episode is meant for you! Find out all about the fight trauma response, including the roots, presentation of, and healthy coping mechanisms to it, as well as what to do in the presence of someone who is going into fight.
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Do you binge watch tv shows to distract yourself from reality? Do you consider yourself a people pleaser? Are you constantly rushing to get things done in order to feel worthy? Or have you been told that you have an explosive temper? If you said "yes" to any of the above, this episode will help you gain more knowledge into why you do those things and how they're actually symptoms of underlying trauma.
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Do you find yourself in a new school or workplace where you lack friends? Or, are you actively trying to leave a toxic friend group? Whatever the case, if you're interested in expanding your social circle, this episode will provide you with many useful tips, whether that's where to find new friends, how to judge the quality of a potential friendship, and how to maintain a friendship once you have formed one through consistency.
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Do you, like most people, underestimate the value of saying "thank you?" Well, I bet you'd be surprised to hear that expressing gratitude has a number of benefits - including reduced stress! Listen to this episode to discover the full potential of expressing gratitude and how such a small, simple act can have such staggering positive impacts. Please share with friends and family if you enjoy it, and follow us on insta @the_motivation_project_!
Thought hanging out with friends is something we do just for fun? Think again! Listen to this episode to explore the actual biological, developmental, and psychological reasons why we make friends - put in simple terms. Learn the evolutionary function of small talk and how social media as well as the pandemic have impacted our social skills, and make sure to share with friends and family if you enjoy this episode!
If you're like me, you also used to believe that hiking is gross - bugs, flies everywhere, and sweat - how disgusting! But if you care about your psychological, emotional, and physical health, allow me to prove to you otherwise through this episode! Listen to find out more about the surprising benefits of hiking, and how these minor inconveniences can easily be avoided through planning properly.
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Showering, for many of us, may seem like a daily routine we don't pay much attention to, but what if I told you that optimizing your showers can lead to things like decreased stress, increased immunity, weight loss, muscle relaxation, an easier time falling asleep, and more productivity, among other things? To find out how to reap all these benefits, listen to this episode!
Do you have difficulty getting started with tasks? Feeling so overwhelmed that you don't even know where to start? Or maybe so underwhelmed that you feel bored with your life? Well, this episode is for you! We discuss the importance of planning, why so many people struggle with it, and how to plan effectively. Please share with friends and family if you enjoyed it, and make sure to follow our Instagram! @the_motivation_project_
Boundary setting, although an extremely important topic, is rarely discussed. Unhealthy boundaries can lead to all kinds of different unhealthy behaviors in your relationships with other people, which is why it's so important to know how to set them properly. Listen to this episode to learn how you can develop social skills, gain confidence, and feel more secure within yourself and with other people by learning how to set boundaries.
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Did you know that the field of mental health has no agreed upon definition of what a mental illness is? What's more, psychiatric diagnoses may actually be causing more harm than good! To learn more about this phenomenon, listen to this episode.
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Abraham Maslow, the father of humanistic psychology, was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. Listen to this episode to learn more about him, his research, and how it revolutionized how clinical psychologists treat their patients forever. Please share if you enjoy!
Have you ever wondered why you approach your relationships with people the way that you do? Do you feel anxious about losing people, do you feel possessive, or do you feel confident in your boundaries with someone? What if I told you our attachment styles are often modeled by our parents and carry on into adult life? To learn more about the four attachment styles, how to fix any unhealthy habits each one may exhibit, and the significance of attachment styles in the first place, listen to our July episode!
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We live in a world where we're constantly bombarded with glorified images of junk food, organic meals that are just too expensive, and an emotional dependency on junk food. This cycle is the main cause behind America's obesity epidemic, among other health crises. So, what can we do to improve our lifestyles and avoid this type of preventable health problem? Join me as we find out! As always, make sure to share if you enjoyed it and find us on Insta @the_motivation_project_
Have you ever wondered why we feel stressed? What that means for us and our relationships with other people? How to solve the stress that comes from stressors inside and outside of our control? If so, then this episode is for you! Join me in this short episode as we briefly navigate the biological reason for stress as an evolutionary tactic, how it's relevant today, and what we can do to feel better under stress.
I'm sure we all love music. But did you know about all the amazing benefits we derive by simply listening to it?
In this episode, you'll learn about music therapy's overall mood benefits, how it can aid treatment to specific mental health disorders, and how it can improve your overall quality of sleep.
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According to Medical News Today, anxiety affects 40 million Americans each year. Yet, only 36% of them actually get treatment! But much the same way that breaking your leg impairs your ability to function normally and forces you to seek treatment, anxiety also impairs function, yet treatment for it is pretty rare.
So in this episode, we’ll be going over 3 helpful tips for meditation: the 4-7-8 method, preparing the right environment, and centering your wandering mind.
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Do you love to read? Do you value efficiency? Then this video is for you!
Reading, as wonderful as it is, can be very time-consuming. That's why we made this video! Watch this video to find out about three tips for increasing your reading efficiency: less subvocalization, the usage of visual pacers, and a building of confidence!
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Always wondered how to beat procrastination? Look no further! This video will be providing you with three short and effective tips on how to beat procrastination: breaking things into chunks, finding your purpose, and having patience.
We hope you enjoy, and please share with friends!
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