Wonder | A Self-Discovery & Wellness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Almira Miranda
Welcome to the Wonder Podcast where we discuss the ins and outs of self-discovery, wellness, and other ideas drawn from cutting-edge science, books, lessons from pop culture - and my own experiences (and mistakes).
I’m your host, Almira Miranda, and I believe that “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.”
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In this episode, we’ll discuss how we could build good habits and break bad ones using the techniques found in the bestselling book, Atomic Habits by James Clear
When we see other social media users' highlight reels, we often experience a “fear of missing out”, or FOMO. Let's talk about how FOMO leads us into sadness and anxiety, and how we can end its cycle in out lives.
Good news: Self-confidence can be developed over time. But to build it you have to practice it.
How does one really focus on themselves? Let us look inwards and give ourselves everything that we need and deserve - but not in an entitlement sense.
Blog: https://almiramiranda.com/
Self-sabotage is when you undermine your own goals and values. In other words, you know that there’s something out there that you genuinely want, but then you do things in resistance to that goal. Here, we’ll talk about why we do it, and how to transform those sabotaging habits into self-improvement.
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Recall an event that made you angry and that you haven’t fully dealt with yet. They say that we should ‘forgive & forget’, but it’s easier said than done, right? So how do we really give up our grudges and let go?
Read: Nine-Step Process to Forgiveness
Blog: Forgiveness - What It Is and What It Is Not
Significant events like breakup, career change, and personal crisis —can leave us feeling uncertain of who we are outside that situation. This episode is all about feeling whole and complete on your own even when you don't have a relationship. After all, the most important relationship you will ever nurture is yourself. So stop selling yourself short!
In this highly competitive society that we live in, do you truly feel good about yourself? The biggest critic in our life is usually ourselves. In this episode, we'll talk about how to deal with jealousy, insecurities, and build self-esteem along the way.
Blog: https://almiramiranda.com/
"If you win the morning, you win the day" - Tim Ferris
Let's talk about how you can design the best morning routine for you (because mornings should be calm, easy, and less trying for everyone).
Blog: www.almiramiranda.com
Compiled in this episode are the following: study strategy, test-taking skills, confidence building, anxiety reduction, and a little bit of my story about the board examination.
Good luck, future Engineer!
Host: Almira Miranda
Let's discuss how you could apply the 80/20 rule in your life and work, and increase your productivity by doing less.
Other 80/20 Articles:
Work Smarter, Not Harder by Almira Miranda
3-2-1: The 80/20 Principle, mastery, and the importance of asking questions by James Clear
80 20 Your Life by Mark Manson
Life Hack: How to Use 80 20 by Natalie Bacon
Grab a copy of the book: The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
In this How-To Study Series Episode #2, I’ll talk about how to use this time management strategy.
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Welcome to the How-To Study Series Episode #1. This episode contains the study tips & techniques I applied, that made me valedictorian, and the success story of a friend who applied these tips in her study routine.
Host: Almira Miranda
IG: @thewonderpod
Reference: The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
Get a copy of the book here.
“How do you stay consistent in working out?” - this has been a common question to me. Everyone knows the benefits of exercise. The problem lies in the execution part. In this episode, I'll be sharing with you how I got started, and the ups and downs of my fitness journey.
Self-discovery starts in journaling because one can’t really be self-aware without travelling through their inner-self, and unearthing their emotions. Here, we’ll talk about how to start journaling, and what it can do for you.
Do you find it hard to say “NO”? Do you have the fear that if you say “no”, you will never be able to undo your decision, and might regret not giving it a chance? Here, we’ll talk about the benefits of saying no, why we say yes often, and how we could get better at it.
We’ve always been told that growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones, and there is the constant pressure to always be out there stretching ourselves to do more, achieve more. In this pilot episode, we’ll talk about the truth in “leaving our comfort zones”, and a simple, science-backed way to grow in a sustainable and gradual way.
Welcome to the Wonder Podcast where we discuss the ins and outs of self-discovery, wellness, and other ideas drawn from cutting-edge science, books, lessons from pop culture - and my own experiences (and mistakes).
I’m your host, Almira Miranda, and I believe that “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.”